Man from Scotland who died competing in Swansea Ironman is named

An athlete who died after competing in the Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon event has been named by Swansea coroners’ office as Sam Buchan, from Scotland.

Mr Buchan received immediate medical care halfway into the swim section of the race on 13 July after officials noticed he was in difficulty, organisers previously said.

The 31-year-old was taken to hospital where he received further treatment but he died four days later.

It was the UK’s first ever Ironman Pro Series featuring a swim at the Prince of Wales Dock before cycling along roads that hug the Gower’s coastal clifftops as part of a 56-mile (90km) bike course.

Ironman Wales said: “Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete.”

“We will continue to offer them our support and keep them in our thoughts as they go through this challenging time.”