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Post by flanman on Jun 6, 2021 17:19:33 GMT 8
16:30 hour cut-off for the race.
Someone may owe 30 minutes to a few athletes.
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Post by Peter on Jun 6, 2021 17:36:32 GMT 8
Really?
Foz still going okay. Good prep for kona.
Great to see Chloe lane podium.
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Post by flanman on Jun 6, 2021 18:37:39 GMT 8
Foz just across the line .He looked pretty good. Around 12:30ish.
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Post by BogFrog on Jun 6, 2021 18:44:35 GMT 8
Female competitor in the 70.3 died in the swim. 20m from the finish line 😔
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Post by sammyb on Jun 6, 2021 20:34:44 GMT 8
Female competitor in the 70.3 died in the swim. 20m from the finish line 😔 That's so terribly sad. Condolences to her family and friends 😞 |
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Post by Peter on Jun 7, 2021 17:32:56 GMT 8
Female competitor in the 70.3 died in the swim. 20m from the finish line 😔 A DEDICATED international pilot and Army veteran who once swam the English Channel has been remembered as a loving father and grandpa after his tragic death competing in Ironman Cairns. The athlete, who died during the swimming leg of Sunday’s Ironman 70.3, has been identified as Brisbane-based Jetstar pilot Dave Hayes. His daughter Rachel shared a heartfelt message in tribute to her beloved father. “Dad passed away doing something that he loved so passionately, swimming, while competing in the Cairns Ironman championship,” she said. He will be remembered for his incredible passion for flying, sailing, shooting and swimming; his hilariously terrible dad jokes; his corn fritters and his ability to always be high on his favourite “drug” (as he called it) - life. “He was my hero and my biggest cheerleader. I will always be Daddy’s little girl, no matter the age and I will always strive to be the best version of myself because of him. “I will continue to celebrate the parts of you that live on in us.” Mr Hayes’ LinkedIn profile shows he was an Army officer and pilot for nearly 27 years, before 13 years with Jetstar. He swam the English Channel while studying a Masters of Arts (Military Strategic Studies) at the University of London in the late 90s. Mr Hayes’ Ironman Cairns teammate Donna Gill shared her condolences, saying they were “immensely heartbroken.” We continued the day to finish what Dave had started with us that morning. He would’ve wanted that,” she said. “Emotionally tough but teamwork is teamwork and we leave no man behind. “We eventually got there in the end mate - we crossed the finish line knowing YOU were the only true Ironman yesterday.” Ms Gill praised the Ironman Cairns team and paramedics for their compassion and professionalism during the tragedy. |
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Some idiot who thinks Triathlon seemed like a good idea at the time.
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Post by Cape_Horn on Jun 8, 2021 14:28:04 GMT 8
Interesting set of circumstances.
I like the attitude of the family and team, seems somewhat positive within a set of circumstances that are very negative.
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