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Athlete dies after competing in Swansea Ironman

Charlie Buckland
BBC News
Getty Images An aerial view of the swim start of IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea which is the first Pro Series race to be held in the UK on July 13, 2025 in Swansea, Wales. Getty Images
The athlete got into difficulty during the swim section of the event

An athlete has died after competing in the Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon event last weekend, organisers have said.

In a statement, Ironman Wales said the athlete received immediate medical care halfway into the swim section of the race on Sunday 13 July, after swim safety officials noticed they were in difficulty.

The athlete was then transported to hospital and continued to receive further treatment, but they died on Wednesday.

"Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete," the statement added.

"We will continue to offer them our support and keep them in our thoughts as they go through this challenging time."

It was the UK's first ever Ironman Pro Series event, which included a 1.2-mile swim in Prince of Wales Dock, a 56-mile bike course through the coastal roads and countryside of Gower, and a 13.1-mile run along the Mumbles.