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Five Pro Triathletes Whose Careers Were Cut Short By Heart Disease

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Triathletes are often seen as the epitome of peak physical fitness, but even the most conditioned hearts can be vulnerable to disease. In some cases, the consequences are deadly – both on and off the race course.   A Wikipedia list even tracks multisport fatalities, underscoring the risks. In the best-case scenario, athletes are attuned […]

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Endurance athlete Lukas Temer running in a race, wearing a triathlon suit with bib number 1257, against a backdrop of a vibrant orange sunset with dramatic clouds.

Cardiac Arrest: Lessons from a Friend’s Sudden Passing

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I’ve just come from the memorial of a friend who tragically and suddenly died while mountain biking with another friend in the Santa Monica mountains.  Lukas was an accomplished triathlete and ultrarunner.  More importantly, he was a husband, father, son, brother, respected colleague, and loyal friend.  His sudden passing has left many of us shocked

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