U.S. Swimmer Fran Crippen, 26, Dies During World Cup Marathon Race in UAE
By - Oct 23, 2010 6:00 PM GMT+0100
Fran Crippen, an open water swimmer from the U.S., died during today’s World Cup marathon race in the United Arab Emirates. He was 26.
Crippen died during the last leg of the 10-kilometer race in Fujairah, swimming world governing body FINA said in a statement on its website, without disclosing a cause of death. He won the bronze medal in the 10-kilometer event at last year’s World Championships and took the bronze in the 5-kilometer race at the 2010 Open Water Championships.
“Fran was a champion swimmer, but more importantly, a tremendous person and he will be remembered for so many extraordinary qualities,” USA Swimming said in a statement on its website.
USA Swimming said it will continue to work with FINA and meet officials to determine a cause of death.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Bob Bensch at bbensch@bloomberg.net
Crippen died during the last leg of the 10-kilometer race in Fujairah, swimming world governing body FINA said in a statement on its website, without disclosing a cause of death. He won the bronze medal in the 10-kilometer event at last year’s World Championships and took the bronze in the 5-kilometer race at the 2010 Open Water Championships.
“Fran was a champion swimmer, but more importantly, a tremendous person and he will be remembered for so many extraordinary qualities,” USA Swimming said in a statement on its website.
USA Swimming said it will continue to work with FINA and meet officials to determine a cause of death.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Bob Bensch at bbensch@bloomberg.net
