A third athlete required medical attention during the competition as well.
Just as the swimming event was commencing at 7 a.m., one athlete had a medical emergency, while a second athlete was later discovered to be unresponsive along the swimming course route.
One case is being investigated as a possible cardiac arrest, while the second is being examined as a possible drowning linked to a potential underlying medical condition.
“Two men, aged 40s and 60s, were removed from the water by emergency services. They were pronounced deceased by medical personnel. The coroner has been notified.”
https://www.newsweek.com/two-athletes-die-ironman-cork-ireland-delayed-storm-1821215