The dedication of triathletes has long been acknowledged, and even after the death of twoparticipants in a Cork Ironman last week, many will continue with the sport, says Eoin English
It is hard to fathom how last weekend’s Ironman event was allowed to continue after two competitors died in the swimming stage of the extreme challenge. When two participants were killed in a crash during the Sligo Stages Rally last month, the race was immediately halted. Yet Ironman participants ha
Ironman claimed in a statement on Tuesday evening that representatives of Triathlon Ireland, the sport’s governing body, told Ironman Ireland officials on the ground in Youghal that they would not approve the sanctioning of the event “several hours” after the swim was completed.
Ironman claimed in a statement on Tuesday evening that representatives of Triathlon Ireland, the sport’s governing body, told Ironman Ireland officials on the…