Triathalon swim deaths 2008 rising. What is going on?
Former Member
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.
Tinley in the June 08 triathlete best describes open water swims in triathlon as a "frothing mass of athletic Darwinism." Truth of the matter is that triathletes in general overestimate their swim abilities. At the start of the 2005 IM Arizona some dude pulled my leg (not love tap or caress) and then proceeded to elbow my goggles off my head. Despite no goggles for 2.3999 miles in the cryptosporodium-infested tempe town lake, I was the second age-grouper out of the water (and did not go blind); so I know this wanker did not beat me out of the water.
"If you've finished the swim in good shape but have left a bloody nose and finger-nail racing stripes in your wake, have you met your expectations? Or set yourself up for a rematch with your conscience?"
I know the crappy swimmers are ruining triathlons. I was at the 2002 IM Utah when there was a drowning and from then on it seems that race directors have to cancel swims with any hint of inclement weather basing their decisions on the lowest common denominator.
I just hope I don't run into that guy that felt compelled to go through me rather than around me--as I might be responsible for the next death in triathlon.:blah:
Also, some folks seem to get a little nutty in triathlons. Once on the swim, I cut in behind a girl and the guy I had passed was furious and pulled on my leg, pulling me under the water. Guess I had interfered with his plan to draft off of somebody the entire race. Needless to say, I kicked like mad to get out of there.
Tinley in the June 08 triathlete best describes open water swims in triathlon as a "frothing mass of athletic Darwinism." Truth of the matter is that triathletes in general overestimate their swim abilities. At the start of the 2005 IM Arizona some dude pulled my leg (not love tap or caress) and then proceeded to elbow my goggles off my head. Despite no goggles for 2.3999 miles in the cryptosporodium-infested tempe town lake, I was the second age-grouper out of the water (and did not go blind); so I know this wanker did not beat me out of the water.
"If you've finished the swim in good shape but have left a bloody nose and finger-nail racing stripes in your wake, have you met your expectations? Or set yourself up for a rematch with your conscience?"
I know the crappy swimmers are ruining triathlons. I was at the 2002 IM Utah when there was a drowning and from then on it seems that race directors have to cancel swims with any hint of inclement weather basing their decisions on the lowest common denominator.
I just hope I don't run into that guy that felt compelled to go through me rather than around me--as I might be responsible for the next death in triathlon.:blah:
Also, some folks seem to get a little nutty in triathlons. Once on the swim, I cut in behind a girl and the guy I had passed was furious and pulled on my leg, pulling me under the water. Guess I had interfered with his plan to draft off of somebody the entire race. Needless to say, I kicked like mad to get out of there.