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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Charlie Moloney

Ironman swimming race in Ireland in which two died did not have approval

Youghal lighthouse in Cork with sea and sky beyond
Youghal lighthouse. Triathlon Ireland officials told the organisers that they could not sanction the race. Photograph: Huw Fairclough/Getty Images

An Ironman swimming race in which two competitors died was not sanctioned by the governing body for triathlons in Ireland due to concerns about “adverse conditions”.

Triathlon Ireland said it had not sanctioned the Ironman Cork event in Youghal because of the weather.

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