I'm curious what the ratio of deaths is for the swim portion of triathlons vs open water swims. Or maybe phrased a better way: I wonder if swimmers wearing wetsuits are more at risk of health issues than those not wearing wetsuits. This comes after learning of another death in the swim leg of a triathlon (athlete was wearing a wetsuit, but also had a known heart problem).
I sometimes feel nauseous after swimming in a wetsuit. I wonder if the constrictive nature of the suits might exacerbate any health issues in athletes (such as cardiac problem or other).
Just curious. I'm not against wetsuits, but I have a feeling the industry targets triathletes since they're less familiar w/ swimming and believe they require more of a cushion.
I don't know statistics for deaths during swim events. I think it is low. Some people challenge uncomfortability more than others. I'm waiting for the water to warm up before I swim in open water. Some brave temperatures much colder. I think we have to judge for ourselves.
If someone with a heart condition wants to swim, the risk could be lowered by proper training. We are adults. We make our own decisions. I'd rather die swimming than stay home and feel sorry that my ill health kept me from an activity that I love.
I don't know statistics for deaths during swim events. I think it is low. Some people challenge uncomfortability more than others. I'm waiting for the water to warm up before I swim in open water. Some brave temperatures much colder. I think we have to judge for ourselves.
If someone with a heart condition wants to swim, the risk could be lowered by proper training. We are adults. We make our own decisions. I'd rather die swimming than stay home and feel sorry that my ill health kept me from an activity that I love.
