Illinois mom, 40, died yesterday
(NEWSER) - The New York City Triathlon may change its swimming portion after another participant in this year's event died. Amy Martich, 40, was found by another swimmer floating face down during Sunday's swim; she died at a hospital early yesterday. Michael Kudryk, 64, had a heart attack during the swim and died Sunday. Now, officials tell the Wall Street Journal , they may screen athletes and require them to prove they can handle the 1,500-meter swim, long considered the toughest portion of the race. More»
