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IRONMAN Texas Triathlon Participant Drowns; Investigation Underway

4/18/2026

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A participant died during the swimming portion of the IRONMAN Texas triathlon on April 18, 2026.
The Woodlands Fire Department responded to a report of a lost swimmer at 7:36 a.m.
A dive team located the victim about 10 feet underwater by 9:07 a.m.
The dive team pronounced them dead.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation, standard protocol for drowning incidents.

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Story summary

A participant died during the swimming portion of the IRONMAN Texas triathlon on April 18, 2026.
The Woodlands Fire Department responded to a report of a lost swimmer at 7:36 a.m.
A dive team located the victim about 10 feet underwater by 9:07 a.m.
The dive team pronounced them dead.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation, standard protocol for drowning incidents.