The opening day of the 2025 World Triathlon Championships in Wollongong was marked by drama both on and off the course.
An athlete required medical attention after a bike accident involving a 'keep left' sign early Thursday morning.
Later, paramedics had to resuscitate a competitor, a man in his 70s, who experienced distress during the swim leg of the triathlon.
A NSW Ambulance Media spokesperson confirmed that paramedics performed CPR on the competitor before transporting him to Wollongong Hospital in critical condition.
Author's summary: Drama unfolded at the World Triathlon Championships.