Man dies at IMC
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jnrice posted 11 weeks ago.
Yeah, agreed. there was an interesting/unnerving article on this issue not to long about. It talked about how the majority of fatalities happen in the swim of a tri and are typically heart issues. You've got to feel for his family. what an awful thing to have to go through.
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NICK10980 posted 11 weeks ago.
http://www.canada.com/dies+during+Ironman+triathlon+race/1950347/story.html
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SueR posted 11 weeks ago.
and of course the brilliant comments on cbc.ca continue...I do enjoy freedom of speech!
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TriSooner posted 11 weeks ago.
Cue the "ban triathlons" peanut gallery and their Tall Popply Syndrome. They should ban poutine instead. (Just kidding. I like poutine.)
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jnrice posted 11 weeks ago.
Yeah, no grounds to ban our beloved sport. also, I don't have the time to do this "underground." It's hard enough to get rides in during daylight hours. Having to sneak around at night to not be seen on your aero bars, just silly. :)
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ChunkyB posted 11 weeks ago.
TriSooner wrote:
Cue the "ban triathlons" peanut gallery and their Tall Popply Syndrome. They should ban poutine instead. (Just kidding. I like poutine.)
First of all, I will not tolerate any anti-poutine talk. It deserves the utmost respect.
Second of all, I wonder how many articles about someone dying of lung cancer are also accompanied by comments about banning smoking. Seems a lot more logical than this.
Most of all, condolences to his family and friends. I can't imagine losing someone you love so suddenly.
"The melting point of wax means nothing to me": Thrice
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beads1985 posted 11 weeks ago.
It is not like people are forced to compete in triathlons or Ironman races.
Everybody signs up willingly and pays for it well in advance.
There is a reasonable expectation that the time will be spent training for the event.
BTW- In New Jersey we have 'Poutine'. a.k.a Steak fries with gravy and cheese, served at you local diner. Yummy!!
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gregeorge posted 11 weeks ago.
That is an unfortunate circumstance. In response to outlawing tri's, i would propose you would would be as likely to die in a race, as you would in a car accident. Maybe we should outlaw cars too...... :-/
Get er done, GG www.tridadof3.blogspot.com
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PrinceofClydes posted 11 weeks ago.
Like most Ironman trtiathletes Walter Wiwchar was probably a man of good spirits, enthusiasm and a sense of humour. I have yet to meet an ironman who was dour and glum.
Even though I never knew the man I am sure he will be remembered well by everyone who has been associated with the event. In the future we will be inspired by his willingness and dedication, at age 66, continuing to pursue a goal to complete the challenge in the allotted time.
Walter has even raised the cachet of an event already hyped to the limits for the drama of the challenge it represents and the price one has to pay to hear the words, "You are an Ironman!"
Now, wannabees and scoffers who merely thought we were touched in the head to try this, will be saying, "You must be crazy. You could actually die doing an Ironman!"
Thank you Walter Wiwchar, wherever you are, you have made me stand a little taller today and your sacrifice has eased the pain of my blistered feet as I hobble down the street receiving the admiring glances and doubting shakes of the head from people who know I survived that smoky Sunday in Penticton. May you rest in peace.
Geoff
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- TonisTri. 10/2009
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Puts a bit of a damper on things. :(
jono
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