Ironman says it was not informed Cork race was not sanctioned until hours after swim

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Ironman says it was not informed Cork race was not sanctioned until hours after swim
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Brendan Wall (40s) and Ivan Chittenden (64) both died in the swim section of the 2023 Cork event over the weekend

in the water during the swimming stage of the event.

“This responsibility includes to run the event with due care, skill and attention. The responsibility of Ironman extends to providing all race-related equipment, supplies, personnel , training of personnel , Racecourse set-up, route determination and design and all other technical and operational aspects of the race.”

Other event participants said on Sunday they felt the event had been organised well and with due diligence to safety. However, one participant, Keith O’Sullivan, told NewstalkSpeaking to reporters in Dublin on Tuesday, Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said the thoughts of the Government are with the two families.

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