First Published: 9:23 AM PDT, May 4, 2021
"The athlete received immediate medical attention upon swim safety personnel recognizing the distressed athlete during the swim portion of Saturday's race,” said Ironman officials in a Facebook statement.
A man competing in the Ironman competition in Utah died during the swimming portion of the race, according to a published report.
The man was swimming in the half-Ironman 70.3 North American Championship at St. George on Saturday when he started to show signs of distress during the 1.2-mile loop, Ironman officials said.
"The athlete received immediate medical attention upon swim safety personnel recognizing the distressed athlete during the swim portion of Saturday's race,” said Ironman officials in a statement on their Facebook page.