Getty ImagesA Scottish man who died after getting into difficulty during the Ironman 70.3 Swansea event has been named.
Sam Buchan, from Scotland, got into difficulty approximately halfway through the swim portion of the triathlon on July 13.
He was given immediate medical care and taken to the hospital, where he died three days later.
The 31-year-old’s death was confirmed by Swansea coroner’s office.
The event marked the UK’s first-ever Ironman Pro Series, featuring a swim at the Prince of Wales Dock before a 56-mile cycle.
A spokesperson for Ironman 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.
“We are deeply grateful to the swim safety personnel and first responders who worked quickly to provide the athlete with medical assistance.
“Out of respect for the family and friends, we will have no further comment at this time.”
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