Two triathletes have died after they collapsed during the world championships in Spain.
World Triathlon has confirmed the pair were from from Mexico and Great Britain.
World Triathlon said in a statement that is with deep sadness that they inform that two participants (one from Mexico; one from Great Britain) have died at the World Triathlon Torremolinos-Andalucía AG Sprint Distance World Championships.
The sporting body says their deepest condolences go to their respective family, friends, national federations and all the triathlon family.
The Mexican Triathlon Federation named Roger Mas Clomber, 79, as one of those deceased, but the British national body has not named its athlete.
No cause of death has been given for either of the athletes.
The “age-group’’ category refers to non-professional triathletes who compete against other non-pros within a five-year age band.
Age-Group competitors receive the title of "world triathlete."
Each Age-Group race featured a 750m swim, a 20km cycle and a 5km run.
Source: Stuff.co.nz
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