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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So here it is from today's NYTimes. What the article does not address is the incredible rise in entries.
www.nytimes.com/.../28fitness.html
I can run with the cardiac statement in the article. I have seen professional football players in their 20s and others collapse on field or in the locker room and die. Hmm, I can even remember a jr high cheerleader dying in her sleep of unknown causes. Anyway, the cardiac statement in the news article connects cardiac issues with swimming. I am assuming there are far more competitive swimmers in the country than there are triathletes. If it were indeed connected to swimming, would we not see a much higher rate of incident in pool swimmers and OW swimmers?
So here it is from today's NYTimes. What the article does not address is the incredible rise in entries.
www.nytimes.com/.../28fitness.html
I can run with the cardiac statement in the article. I have seen professional football players in their 20s and others collapse on field or in the locker room and die. Hmm, I can even remember a jr high cheerleader dying in her sleep of unknown causes. Anyway, the cardiac statement in the news article connects cardiac issues with swimming. I am assuming there are far more competitive swimmers in the country than there are triathletes. If it were indeed connected to swimming, would we not see a much higher rate of incident in pool swimmers and OW swimmers?
