Woman dies in Alcatraz swim race

I was shocked and saddened to hear this afternoon that a 51 year-old woman out of Houston Texas died this morning while swimming from Alcatraz. While the cause is unknown, it is a reminder that the sport and thrills we love are done at our own risk.

I've been a race participant and I've worked a number of races.  From the race management side, it is always safety, safety, safety.  From kayakers, pilots, radio contacts, chip-rippers and all - you are thinking about safety.    I've been a race participant in the Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon in years past and I've also volunteered and worked the event.  On the water working the event you are constantly counting the heads of swimmers and looking for anyone with a hand-up who needs help and watching out for a swimmer who might be having a tough go of it.  I'm sure today's race was no different.

For swimmers, it is knowing your limits, knowing when to raise your hand for help and staying safe.  (Please note that I am saying this in general and in no way implying that the swimmer was not prepared... I know nothing about her training, health or swim abilities).

My thoughts go out to the victim's family.  I'm sure when she left to do the event she was eager to return with a triumphant story to tell.  I'm also thinking about the race directors and volunteers.  It's everyone's worst nightmare to lose a participant, no matter what the cause.

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[Tony Austin]

When I see articles about dogs, children, toddlers swimming from Alcatraz I get real mad because it cheapens how hard it actually is to swim. It is NOT and easy swim and it is the hardest open water swim I have ever done and a swim I take very seriously. Last year I swam a total of of seven, 2-mile ocean swims as well as swimming 3-4 days a week in a pool to prepare.

This swimmer was most likely not prepared and it's tragic. Tragic for the family, tragic for those that organized the event and those that volunteered.

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