Two men died in South Africa during the Ironman race. Ironman swimming share is 3.8 miles. The image is not related to the case. AOP
Both had problems with the swimming leg: the second had a heart attack, another began convulsing.
athletes needed medical treatment, after which they were taken to a nearby hospital, the Ironman-the race of the spokesman Siye Ndzimande told the Herald Live pages.
the hospital staff was unable to rescue the men.
I Can confirm that the two contestants has died in hospital, local police information.
Men had the age of 57 and 62 years. Police had not yet been Sunday, been in contact with the competitors of the next of kin.
Sympathy goes to both the athletes ‘ families and friends, which we support also in the future, Ndzimande said the race organizer’s bulletin.
– we will work together with the authorities to collect the events of all the details. We also do everything possible to ensure our athletes a safe environment, Ndzimande continue.