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Triathlete's Autopsy Inconclusive, Additonal Testing to Come

2008_07_nyctri2.jpgThe ME's office says an autopsy for the NYC Triathlon competitor, who died during the swimming portion of the race, was inconclusive and more tests will be conducted this week. Esteban Neira, from Buenos Aires, was a father of three and a friend described him as an amateur athlete to the NY Times. The Times also notes some witnesses "questioned why it took 15 minutes for him to be pulled from the water and placed in an ambulance," noting that the race's bicyclists and runners, as well as spectator barriers, were in the path. The event's organizers, though, say Neira received the best care once he was rescued.

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  • NannyState

    It was a 15 minute tug-of-war with the jellyfish.

  • zodak

    Dory told Esteban to go through the trench not over it.

  • Outter Burrougher

    yes, event organizers, but that doesn't answer the question of why it took 15 minutes to rescue him.

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