Triathlon participant who died had health issues, says Langkawi cops


ALOR SETAR: A woman participant who had health issues during the Ironman Langkawi Malaysia triathlon championships on Saturday (Oct 7) and who was reported in critical condition passed away at the Sultanah Maliha Hospital, near Langkawi on Sunday (Oct 8) afternoon.

Langkawi police chief ACP Shariman Ashari when contacted by Bernama on Sunday night confirmed the passing of the 44-year-old woman but did not reveal any other details.

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