Ironman Wisconsin competitor dies after falling ill during bike portion of triathlon.
Tragedy Strikes at Ironman Wisconsin
CROSS PLAINS, Wis.—A man competing in Ironman Wisconsin fell ill Sunday during the bike portion of the grueling triathlon and later died at a hospital, officials said Monday.
Ironman Wisconsin said in a statement posted on Facebook that the competitor, whose name was not released, needed medical attention during the bike portion and died at a local hospital after being assisted by a race staff member and an off-duty police officer.
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office said the man who died was a 51-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin, who had suffered “a medical event” in the town of Cross Plains.
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Ironman Wisconsin expressed gratitude to the event personnel and first responders who worked tirelessly to provide the athlete with medical support.
“We share our deepest condolences with the family and friends of the athlete and will continue to offer them our unwavering support as they navigate through this incredibly difficult time,” Ironman Wisconsin added.
The full 140.6-mile Ironman contested Sunday included a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run.
In a tragic reminder of the dangers of the sport, two athletes lost their lives in 2019 after being pulled from Lake Monona during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 Wisconsin triathlon. This race was only half of the full 140.6-mile Ironman contested on Sunday.
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