The sad news of a death after a medical episode was reported on Saturday 24 August at the event.
Nottinghamshire Police said:
‘”We were made aware that a triathlon competitor had a medical episode at Holme Pierrepont on Saturday afternoon (24 August).
‘Sadly the man later died and our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this difficult time. His next of kin have been informed. His death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The Tri Society said in a statement:
‘We at Tri Society are deeply saddened to report during today’s Triathlon Relays at Holme Pierrepont Country Park the death of one of our athletes.
‘The athlete was supported by the event medical team and transferred to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham.
‘Our thoughts are with the athlete’s family friends and team mates at this difficult time.
We will not be making any further comments at this time.’
