• Irish "Iron Man" Competition Under Fire After Deaths - But ....

    From 51b.1055@21:1/5 to All on Mon Aug 21 21:51:53 2023
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    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12430329/Triathlon-Ireland-DENIES-sanctioning-Ironman-race-two-men-died.html

    Triathlon Ireland DENIES 'sanctioning' Ironman swimming race where
    two men died - as calls grow for probe into Co Cork contest held
    during storm

    . . .

    Well ........... they're supposed to be IRON MEN !
    That means persevering in the WORST conditions, the
    most extreme effort.

    In the old Greek Olympics, men DIED during some of
    the events. They meant to go all-out, and for a few
    that proved to be too far. Such is the world.

    Just saying - "Iron Man" should MEAN something.
    No "participation" trophies.

    The way the world is heading we're going to NEED
    those Iron Men to help save our asses. So, no
    wimping-out. "Iron Women" can also apply - and
    there ARE some out there and, yes, many ARE kinda
    hot too. Can probably find a lot in Ukraine
    right now, Kalashnikov and dagger in hand ...

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