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.
I did a tri relay a few weeks ago with a 500m swim and started in the second of two waves. First wave men, second women and relays. I could not believe the quantity of inexperienced swimmers in the first wave. I am not a great swimmer but passed at least over half of the men who had a three minute head start. I don't think that should happen in a 500. It was obvious many of the swimmers were grossly underprepared. Many not even swimming....why? scared? gassed out after 200 yds? distressed?
Swimming is serious business and dangerous. I don't know if this is stressed enough in tri's that atract alot of beginners.
I did a tri relay a few weeks ago with a 500m swim and started in the second of two waves. First wave men, second women and relays. I could not believe the quantity of inexperienced swimmers in the first wave. I am not a great swimmer but passed at least over half of the men who had a three minute head start. I don't think that should happen in a 500. It was obvious many of the swimmers were grossly underprepared. Many not even swimming....why? scared? gassed out after 200 yds? distressed?
Swimming is serious business and dangerous. I don't know if this is stressed enough in tri's that atract alot of beginners.
