Ironman competitors died from acute cardiorespiratory failure due to drowning, inquest……

Brendan Wall, originally from Cardrath, Co Meath, and Ivan Chittenden from Brantford, Canada, both tragically died from acute cardiorespiratory failure due to drowning while participating in an Ironman triathlon in Youghal, Co Cork, on August 20, 2023.

During the inquest held at Midleton Courthouse, Cork South coroner Frank O’Connell explained that the primary aim of the hearing was to gather enough evidence for the families to officially register the deaths. Family members, including Mr. Wall’s parents, brothers, and fiancée, were present, along with some of Mr. Chittenden’s relatives.

Coroner O’Connell noted that since the incidents occurred nearly a year ago, a brief hearing was appropriate. He clarified that the purpose was not to delve into the specifics of that day, but to formally identify the deceased and state the official cause of death.