Triathletes recall 'terrifying' conditions in Youghal Ironman event

Flowers in memory of the two Ironman athletes who lost their lives in Youghal. Picture: Howard Crowdy

Two competitors who took part in the Ironman event in Youghal have said they would have wanted the swim to be cancelled, following treacherous conditions that were seen on the day.

Ivan Chittenden, 64, from Toronto, was taking part in the swim section of the Ironman event on Sunday when he died. Meath man Brendan Wall also died in the same event.