Death Match: Triathlons vs. Marathons
Triathlons apparently win when it comes to the number of sudden deaths during a competition.
From the LA Times: Triathlons deadlier than marathons
From the short report:
Although the deaths occurred during all races, not just long ones, nearly all happened during the swim portion. That led study authors to theorize that, during the swim, competitors may have little opportunity to rest or signal for help. They also could be difficult for rescue workers to see. During the two-year period, there were 14 deaths: 13 in swimming, one in cycling.
8 comments:
Finally, all the proof I need that swimming is bad for your health.
I just skimmed through the article. I wonder if death was more prevalent in seasons athletes or novices? Maybe it really doesn't matter. I suppose there's risk in just about anything people do. Just getting up in the morning can be risky. ;)
Dr John Martinez has some comments about this in his first podcast.
http://coastalsportsmedicine.com/podcasts/The_Triathlon_Doctor_Podcast.xml
Water is one place you CAN die if something goes wrong or you are not prepared.
This is why I don't do triathlons. I fear swimming in open water. And dying doing it.
Yeah, I read that. I'm pretty sure it was more from being scared to death of getting pummeled in the swim than anything else!
Swimming is the part that scares me away from the triathlon since I am a horrible swimmer. I am not even sure what I do would qualify as swimming.
well duh. if you pass out during the swim, you're gonna drown. tends not to happen so much on pavement. you pass out, or get dizzy or get a cramp, you fall down, boom.
probly still more dangerous to get in your car than to participate in tris. feel free to quote me!
Thats what makes tri special , it weeds out those who are afraid to do it . If everyone could do it why bother ? I am pretty sure more people died this year having sex than competing in triathlons .
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