Triathalon swim deaths 2008 rising. What is going on?
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What is going on and why are autopsys coming back "cause of death unknown." The numbers are concerning, but the lack of explanation is really bothering me. It makes me feel as if something is being hidden. We have come a long way with CT scans, PET scans, x-rays, serum chemical analysis. I don't buy "cause of death unknown" with modern day capabilities.
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Besides the death in Idaho, another triathlete died this weekend during the swim portion of the New Jersey State Triathlon. They have not yet recovered his body. It was a 1/4 mile swim and in a lake.
Wow, then that makes 8 US fatalities so far this year- 3 within last 8-9 days. (hmm, mid to end of July, I'm thinking heat related)
No doubt that due to my posts I may come across as paranoid. The truth of the matter is it is family that have been alerting me to all these deaths. After the the first 2 deaths, I could say things like "I'm sure it's far more dangerous for me to drive within 10 miles of my home." "Yes, but out of tens of thousands of triathletes competing this year, the numbers are small." With the numbers rising, I am starting to feel like the guy who says "I will ride a street motorcycle without my helmet whether you approve or not." I get that "your selfish, what about those who care about you? Why would you put yourself at risk like that?" feeling now. They, as non-swimmers, can see there is a problem arising and I can't provide them an answer as to what USAT is doing about it. Do you see what I mean? I would much rather hear "Wow, a triathalon! That's great!"
I am a divorced 38 year old. I wonder how many married swimmers or swimmers who are still under their parent's wings are getting more flack than I am.
Besides the death in Idaho, another triathlete died this weekend during the swim portion of the New Jersey State Triathlon. They have not yet recovered his body. It was a 1/4 mile swim and in a lake.
Wow, then that makes 8 US fatalities so far this year- 3 within last 8-9 days. (hmm, mid to end of July, I'm thinking heat related)
No doubt that due to my posts I may come across as paranoid. The truth of the matter is it is family that have been alerting me to all these deaths. After the the first 2 deaths, I could say things like "I'm sure it's far more dangerous for me to drive within 10 miles of my home." "Yes, but out of tens of thousands of triathletes competing this year, the numbers are small." With the numbers rising, I am starting to feel like the guy who says "I will ride a street motorcycle without my helmet whether you approve or not." I get that "your selfish, what about those who care about you? Why would you put yourself at risk like that?" feeling now. They, as non-swimmers, can see there is a problem arising and I can't provide them an answer as to what USAT is doing about it. Do you see what I mean? I would much rather hear "Wow, a triathalon! That's great!"
I am a divorced 38 year old. I wonder how many married swimmers or swimmers who are still under their parent's wings are getting more flack than I am.
