Ironman

Minister calls for facts to be established following ‘unedifying’ triathlon dispute

Simon Harris said Sport Ireland needs the opportunity to ascertain the facts of how two competitors died in Youghal event

Politicians from both opposition and coalition parties have also sought clarity on Sunday’s event. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Simon Harris has said it is key that the full facts surrounding the deaths of two athletes in an Ironman event last weekend are established as soon as possible.

Ivan Chittenden, in his 60s and from Toronto in Canada, and Brendan Wall, who was in his 40s and living in the UK but originally from Co Meath, died competing in an Ironman event on Sunday.

They died in the swimming segment of the triathlon at ...