Adverse weather conditions meant the organisers of yesterday’s Ironman Cork event were told “it was not possible to sanction the race”, Triathlon Irela...
Adverse weather conditions meant the organisers of yesterday’s Ironman Cork event were told “it was not possible to sanction the race”, Triathlon Ireland has said.and Triathlon Ireland CEO Darren Coombes said their deaths have"had a devastating effect on all of us.”
Forty-four-year-old Brendan Wall was from Meath, but living in Britain, and 65-year-old Ivan Chittenden was from Canada; both got into difficulty during the swimming section of the event.In a statement, Triathlon Ireland said, “In line with normal practice, Triathlon Ireland Technical Officials attended before the start of the race to review the conditions and carry out a water safety assessment.
“Due to adverse conditions on the day, Triathlon Ireland Technical Officials confirmed to the race organisers that it was not possible to sanction the race. “As there is an investigation ongoing, at this stage it would not be appropriate for us to make any further comment only to state that Triathlon Ireland will provide any assistance that the authorities require.Mr Wall’s funeral will take place on Thursday in the Church of St Brigid, Grangegeeth, County Meath.
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