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Organizers for an Ironman event in Madison, Wisconsin, announced one competitor died as the result of a "medical emergency" during an event last Saturday. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the ...

The man was pulled from the water during the Ironman 70.3 race in Madison on Saturday, Sept. 12 Patrick McDermott/Getty A 51-year-old man died after experiencing a medical emergency during the Ironman ...