The race organisers have thanked the incredible efforts of the swim safety team and sent their condolences to the family of the athlete.
An athlete died while swimming in the Swansea Triathlon on Sunday morning.
In a statement posted on Facebook, Activity Events Wales - which runs the event with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David - said:"It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the passing of an athlete during the swim section of today's triathlon."We would like to thank the incredible efforts of the swim safety team, St John Ambulance, the rapid response team, the police, volunteers and members of the public involved at the scene," the statement added.
The Welsh Ambulance Service told Sky News they were called to a medical emergency at 9.15am in Swansea. "We sent a rapid response vehicle, an emergency ambulance, and the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service," a spokesman said. "We were also supported by St John's Ambulance. This is all the information we can provide at this time."
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