An inquest resumes into the 2023 drownings of two Ironman 70.3 swimmers during a storm-shortened, unsanctioned race in Ireland.

An inquest into the 2023 drowning deaths of two Ironman 70.3 competitors, Brendan Wall, 45, and Ivan Chittenden, 64, during a race in Youghal, County Cork, resumed on February 23, 2026. Both men died from acute cardiorespiratory failure due to drowning during the swim leg, which was shortened after Storm Betty caused hazardous conditions. The event, not sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland, lacked participant insurance, and no criminal charges were filed despite a Garda investigation. The inquest, which heard from 15 witnesses, will examine safety protocols and event management but will not rule on disputes between organizers.