Ironman 70.3 Waco Participant Dies Following Swim at Triathlon

Ironman 70.3 Waco participant dies following swim at triathlon

A race participant in the Ironman 70.3 Waco triathlon died Sunday, according to a statement posted on the event’s Facebook page.

Race Participant Dies After Medical Emergency During Swim Portion Of Ironman 70.3 Waco

WACO (FOX 44) -- An athlete who was partipating in the Ironman 70.3 Waco triathlon died after a medical emergency during the swim portion of the event on Sunday (Oct. 5, 2025) morning. Ironman 70.3 Waco confirmed the death in a Facebook post on Sunday evening, which reads in part, "During the swim portion of today's event, water safety personnel identified the athlete who required medical attention. The athlete was attended to quickly and provid…

Athlete dies after medical emergency during Ironman 70.3 Waco triathlon

The Ironman 70.3 Waco turned tragic when a competitor suffered a medical emergency during the swim and later died at the hospital.