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TWO PARTICIPANTS FROM overseas have died in separate incidents this morning during the Ironman competition in Youghal, Co Cork.

One of the men who died is Irish but had been living in the UK whilst the other is a native of Canada.

One of the men is in his sixties whilst the other is in his forties. The men had been taking part in the 1.7km swim portion of the event when they got in to difficulties.

Both men were removed from the water by emergency services and were pronounced dead by medical personnel.

The swimmers were among several thousand competitors who entered the water at the Front Strand in Youghal.

Some were competing in the 70.3 mile half triathlon whilst others were taking part in the full 226.3 km full race.

The 70.3 mile event had to be postponed yesterday (Sat) in the aftermath of Storm Betty.

It was rescheduled for today along with the main Ironman event. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

The event is continuing.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Either bad bot, or this bot needs the ability to update if the title is corrected (or include the original title).

Can you correct titles on lemmy? I know you can't on reddit.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

You can edit lemmy titles, yes