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Two men died during a South African Ironman 70.3 swim; autopsies pending, no foul play suspected.
Two male athletes, aged 29 and 58, died during the swim portion of the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Mossel Bay, South Africa, on November 16, 2025.
Both were pulled from the water at separate points—400 and 1,000 meters—around 07:40 and rushed to hospital, where one died upon arrival and the other later that morning.
No foul play is suspected, and autopsies are pending.
Ironman confirmed the deaths, expressing condolences and praising the rapid response of safety personnel.
This marks the second such tragedy at a major Ironman event in South Africa in recent years.
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