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The National
a day ago
- Health
- The National
Scottish athlete who died during Ironman event in Wales named
The Scot had received immediate medical care halfway into the swim section of the race during the Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon event on July 13. Event officials reportedly intervened after they noticed Buchan was in difficulty and was taken onboard a boat before being brought back to the harbour. The 31-year-old was taken to hospital where he received further treatment, but he died four days later. READ MORE: Anas Sarwar urged to break silence on Labour's 'nuclear tax' for Scots Buchan was named by the Swansea coroner before an inquest is due to be opened - but it was not disclosed where in Scotland he was from. Ironman Wales said on social media: 'It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of an athlete who competed in last weekend's Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon. 'Approximately half-way into the swim portion of the race, swim safety personnel noticed and responded to an athlete in difficulty. 'The athlete received immediate medical care while being taken via boat to a designated extraction point on the harbour, where further treatment was administered.' The post continued: 'Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete.' It was the UK's first ever Ironman Pro Series and the Welsh event included a 1.2-mile swim in Prince of Wales Dock, a 56-mile bike course through the coastal roads and countryside of Gower, and a 13.1-mile run along the Mumbles.
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Man from Scotland who died competing in Swansea Ironman is named
An athlete who died after competing in the Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon event has been Buchan, from Scotland, received immediate medical care halfway into the swim section of the race on 13 July after officials noticed he was in 31-year-old was taken to hospital where he received further treatment but he died four days was the UK's first ever Ironman Pro Series featuring a swim at the Prince of Wales Dock before cycling along roads that hug the Gower's coastal clifftops as part of a 56-mile (90km) bike course. Ironman Wales said: "Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete.""We will continue to offer them our support and keep them in our thoughts as they go through this challenging time."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Tragedy as Scots ironman athlete, 31, dies during triathlon in Wales
The Swansea coroner revesled the victim was from Scotland before the inquest was opened into the death RACE TRAGEDY Tragedy as Scots ironman athlete, 31, dies during triathlon in Wales Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOT has died during the swimming leg of a gruelling triathlon in Wales aged just 31. Sam Buchan travelled more than 400 miles from Scotland to compete in the Swansea Ironman triathlon on Sunday July 13. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 SWANSEA, WALES - JULY 13: Athletes gather at the waterfront ahead of the swimming leg during the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea on July 13, 2025 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo byfor Ironman) He had to be rescued from the water in the swimming leg and died three days later in hospital. The Ironman event included a 1.2-mile swim in Prince of Wales Dock, a 56-mile bike course through the coastal roads and countryside of Gower, and a 13.1-mile run along the Mumbles. It follows the tragic death of grandfather Andrew Ireland, 61, of Bridgend, South Wales, in 2023 when he drowned during the 750feet swim in the first section of the gruelling three-part race. Mr Buchan was named by the Swansea coroner before an inquest is due to be opened - but it was not disclosed where about in Scotland he was from. Ironman Wales said: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of an athlete who competed in last weekend's Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon. "Approximately half-way into the swim portion of the race, swim safety personnel noticed and responded to an athlete in difficulty. "The athlete received immediate medical care while being taken via boat to a designated extraction point on the harbour, where further treatment was administered." Their post continued: "Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete." Around 1,500 competitors set off for competition before both athletes and families witnessed attempts to rescue the grandfather. Mr Ireland was described him as a 'loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed' after he died two years ago. The Sun victory against illegal migrants working as delivery riders He was among hundreds of other swimmers when he lost consciousness during the swim section of the three-event challenge At the time a statement from Activity Wales said: 'It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of an athlete during the swim section of today's Triathlon. 'Our most sincere condolences go out to the family. 'We would like to thank the incredible efforts of the swim safety team, St John's, Ambulance, the rapid response team, the police, volunteers and members of the public involved at the scene.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ironman competition hit by tragedy as athlete, 31, dies during swim portion
Scottish man Sam Buchan, 31, tragically died three days after getting into difficulty in the water while competing in the Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon on July 13 A 31-year-old athlete tragically died after getting into difficulty during an Ironman competition in Wales. The Ironman 70.3 was held in Swansea on Sunday, July 13. Three days later, it was announced an athlete had died in hospital after getting into difficulty nearly half-way through the swimming portion of the race. He has now been named by the coroner as Scottish man Sam Buchan. Ironman Wales said at the time of their announcement: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of an athlete who competed in last weekend's Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon. Approximately half-way into the swim portion of the race, swim safety personnel noticed and responded to an athlete in difficulty." It added: "The athlete received immediate medical care while being taken via boat to a designated extraction point on the harbour, where further treatment was administered. The athlete was then transported to the hospital where they continued to receive treatment, but sadly passed today." Their post continued: "Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete. We will continue to offer them our support and keep them in our thoughts as they go through this challenging time. "We are deeply grateful to the swim safety personnel and first responders who worked quickly to provide the athlete with medical assistance." Thousands of people take part in Swansea Ironman 70.3 every year. Competitors embark on a 1.2-mile (1.9km) swim at the Prince of Wales Dock, followed by a single-loop 56-mile (90km) bike ride. The cycling route takes athletes through Mumbles and along the coastal clifftops of Gower, before heading out into rural Swansea and then back along Swansea Bay into the city. They then return to Swansea, preparing for transition in the Maritime Quarter next to the River Tawe. Finally, participants tackle a 13.1-mile (21.1km) two-loop run course that leads them from the city centre, past Swansea Arena, towards Mumbles and then back to the finish line at the marina. Sam is the youngest Ironman competitor to have died in two year period that has seen four deaths, Wales Online reported. In 2023, 61-year-old grandfather Andrew Ireland drowned during the 750ft swim in the first section of the gruelling three-part race. That same year, two men died while taking part in an Ironman triathlon event in Co Cork, Ireland. Both men, one in his 60s and the other in his 60s, died in separate incidents during the swimming segment of the competition, held in Youghal.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Scottish Ironman competitor dies after 'getting into difficulty' during race
The tragedy took place on Sunday, July 13, during Ironman 70.3 in Wales. A Scotsman has died after participating in an Ironman competition in Wales. Athletes took part in the Ironman 70.3 in Swansea on Sunday, July 13. Three days later it was announced an athlete had died in hospital. He has now been named by the coroner as Sam Buchan, 31, from Scotland. Ironman Wales said staff noticed the athlete 'in difficulty" nearly half-way through the swimming part of the race, and went to his aid. Organisers said: "It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of an athlete who competed in last weekend's Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon. Approximately half-way into the swim portion of the race, swim safety personnel noticed and responded to an athlete in difficulty.' It added: "The athlete received immediate medical care while being taken via boat to a designated extraction point on the harbour, where further treatment was administered. "The athlete was then transported to the hospital where they continued to receive treatment, but sadly passed today." Their post continued: "Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete. We will continue to offer them our support and keep them in our thoughts as they go through this challenging time. "We are deeply grateful to the swim safety personnel and first responders who worked quickly to provide the athlete with medical assistance.' Sam is youngest Ironman competitor to have died in two year period that has seen four deaths. It follows the death of grandfather Andrew Ireland, 61, from Bridgend, in 2023 when he drowned during the 750feet swim in the first section of the gruelling three-part race. In 2023, two men died while taking part in an Ironman triathlon event in Co Cork, Ireland. The men, one aged in his 40s and the other in his 60s, died in separate incidents during the swimming segment of the triathlon held in Youghal. The men were pulled from the water by emergency services before being pronounced dead by medical personnel.
