The 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......

The death of a participant during the eighth annual NYC Triathlon cast a pall over the event and raised questions about the conditions. Competitors mentioned that jellyfish were stinging them during the first leg--the 0.93 swim in the Hudson River. One described them as "the size of salad plates" to the Daily News. However, the NY Times, referring to WebMD.com, reported, "Jellyfish stings often result in minor allergic reactions; in rare cases, they can......

The NY Times reports that a 32-year-old man died during the NYC Triathlon. The man, an amateur competitor, was about three-quarters of the way done with the 0.93 mile swimming leg (which is before the 24.8 mile bike ride and 6.2 mile run) when he was pulled out of the Hudson River while unconscious. An autopsy will be conducted. The Times also mentioned that the heat and humidity--and stinging jellyfish--taxed the competitors.......