The serious risks of participating in a triathlon — no matter your experience level
When tragedy occurs at a grueling sporting event, it can be tempting to point fingers at inadequate preparation. Yet, unpredictable hazards can affect even the most seasoned athletes. Mara Flavia, a 38-year-old Brazilian influencer and triathlete, tragically drowned during the open water segment of the Texas Triathlon in Lake Woodlands on Saturday. The Montgomery County […]
Trusted Long Island surgeon passes away unexpectedly after North Fork triathlon
Dr. Peter Sultan, a cherished orthopedic surgeon from Long Island who was known for his heartfelt interactions with patients, tragically passed away on Sunday during a local triathlon. The 54-year-old, affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, collapsed while participating in the James Port Triathlon, an annual event linked to the hospital. His sudden […]
Two competitors die in one day during Triathlon World Championships
The sport of triathlon is in shock after two competitors died at this week's world championships in Madrid, Spain. A British athlete and a Mexican athlete competing in the veteran age group died during a competition in Torremolinos, near Malaga on the Mediterranean Costa del Sol, on Friday (AEDT), the national federation and the sport's […]
Paris 2024 Paralympics day five: GB triathlon golds, wheelchair rugby and more – live | Paris Paralympic Games 2024
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature It starts in Paris. Share Wheelchair Rugby: Australia wins bronze medal. After a hard-fought match in Paris, Australia defeated Great Britain 50-48 to secure third place and a medal. Share Wheelchair Rugby: Australia were three tries ahead of Great Britain with three […]
Paralympic triathlon events are postponed because of poor water quality in the Seine River
PARIS — The Paralympic triathlon events scheduled for Sunday in Paris have been postponed due to concerns about the water quality of the Seine River due to heavy rains, organizers said. Eleven paratriathlon events are scheduled to take place on Monday, if upcoming water quality tests clear the event, the Paris 2024 organising committee and […]
Belgium withdraws from Olympic triathlon event after athlete who swam in Seine River gets sick
Please subscribe to Fox News to access this content Plus, with your account you get exclusive access to handpicked articles and other premium content for free. By entering your email address and pressing “Continue”, you agree to Fox News’ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, including the Financial Incentive Notice. Please enter a valid email […]
Belgium pulls out of triathlon in Seine after athlete falls ill
The Belgian Olympic Committee said the country’s mixed triathlon team withdrew from Monday’s mixed relay triathlon race after one of its athletes fell ill after swimming in a race down the Seine River last week. “BOIC and Belgian Triathlon must unfortunately announce that the ‘Belgian Hammers’ will not compete in tomorrow’s mixed relay at the […]
Belgium withdraws from mixed triathlon Olympic relay over athlete’s sickness from Seine River
Belgium withdrew from Monday’s mixed relay triathlon race after conditions in the Seine River caused one of their athletes to be swept away by flowing waters. Belgian athlete Claire Michel fell ill after swimming in a river in central Paris during the women’s triathlon on Wednesday and finished in 38th place. “The BOIC and the […]
Seine river water quality leads to mixed triathlon swimming training cancelation
Organizers of the Paris Olympics have cancelled swimming practice for Sunday’s mixed relay triathlon event due to poor water quality in the Seine River following recent heavy rains. The decision was taken late on Saturday after tests following rainfall on July 31 and August 1 showed that the water quality did not meet required standards. […]
Rain-Soaked Paris Streets Turn Olympic Triathlon into Demolition Derby
Heavy rain in Paris not only wreaked havoc on schedules and travel, it even turned the women’s triathlon cycling event on Wednesday into a demolition derby. The combination of intense heat and near-constant rain caused riders to lose control and crash to the ground, some requiring medical treatment. Guam’s Manami Iijima, Brazil’s Vittoria Lopes, Germany’s […]