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# Organisers confirm death of Ironman competitor after Chasewater swim
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/organisers-confirm-death-of-ironman-competitor-after-chasewater-swim/
- Published: 2022-06-12T21:05:37.000Z
- Updated: 2022-06-12T21:05:44.000Z
- Description: Organisers have confirmed the death of a competitor at Chasewater during the Staffordshire Ironman race.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Burntwood, Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

Organisers have confirmed the death of a competitor at Chasewater during the Staffordshire Ironman race.

The man was taking part in the swim section today (12th June) when medics were called.

A spokesperson for Ironman said:

> “We are deeply saddened to confirm the death of a race participant.  
>  
> “During the swim portion of the race, safety personnel were alerted to an athlete requiring immediate medical attention.  
>  
> “The athlete was attended to by the on-site medical team before being transported to a nearby hospital where the athlete sadly passed.  
>  
> “We share our greatest sympathy with the family and friends of the athlete and will continue to offer them our support as they go through this very difficult time.  
>  
> “We thank the safety personnel and medical staff who worked quickly to provide the athlete with medical support.”  
>  
> Ironman spokesperson

Cllr Victoria Wilson, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for communities and culture, said:

> “It is truly devastating that a day which many people had been looking forward to and started so brightly, has ended with this terrible news.  
>  
> “Our thoughts are very much with the athlete’s family and friends this evening at this very difficult time.”  
>  
> Cllr Victoria Wilson, Staffordshire County Council