A triathlete dies at the IRONMAN 70.3 in Augusta

George R. Hall, a 60-year-old triathlete, a lawyer by profession, died this past Sunday while contesting the IRONMAN 70.3 of Augusta.

The fatal outcome occurred in the swimming segment and although the organization's response was immediate, they could not do anything for him.

This is the official statement

“We are incredibly saddened to confirm the death of a race participant at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta.

The athlete received immediate medical attention on alerted swim safety personnel from the distraught athlete during Sunday's portion of the race.

We share our deepest sympathies with the athlete's family and friends and will continue to offer our support as they go through this difficult time.

We thank the swim safety and first responders who worked quickly to provide the athlete with medical assistance."

From Triathlon News we send our deepest condolences to their family and friends