Another death happened in the swimming portion of triathlon yesterday.
The day before, Ironman Will Proceed After Hudson River Is Declared Safe
Now Hudson River swimmer dies during Ironman race
I think the temperature was too high for triathlon.
I'm posting an exchange from FB... a brief conversation relating to the article between two of the most skilled support persons I know:
M - Very, very sad! It was a well organized race with lots of support and coordinated effort. The Time Trial start released two swimmers from the barge every second and the usual start mayhem and washing machine was avoided.
G- you were on the detail?
M- I was kayak captain between 1400m-2000m. We had great boat support, great kayakers (one of them proud dad of two Ironmen racing today), great swimmers (only two had to get pulled) and good current. The swimmer who died today was almost at the finish, very tragic.
M- I always ask myself if we could have done better.
M- and by the way, the article claims that the "treacherous waters of the Hudson River" claimed his life. The river was calm and with a slight current with the swimmers. Perfect day for a swim.
I'm posting an exchange from FB... a brief conversation relating to the article between two of the most skilled support persons I know:
M - Very, very sad! It was a well organized race with lots of support and coordinated effort. The Time Trial start released two swimmers from the barge every second and the usual start mayhem and washing machine was avoided.
G- you were on the detail?
M- I was kayak captain between 1400m-2000m. We had great boat support, great kayakers (one of them proud dad of two Ironmen racing today), great swimmers (only two had to get pulled) and good current. The swimmer who died today was almost at the finish, very tragic.
M- I always ask myself if we could have done better.
M- and by the way, the article claims that the "treacherous waters of the Hudson River" claimed his life. The river was calm and with a slight current with the swimmers. Perfect day for a swim.
