"Every time an elite athlete dies suddenly from heart failure while competing - and thankfully, that doesn't happen often - disbelief and concern are the dominant reactions. Such was the case Wednesday when triathlete, former professional cyclist and ex-Davis resident Steve Larsen, 39, collapsed and died on a track in Bend, Ore., during interval training with 40 other runners. Medical examiners ruled the death the result of sudden cardiac arrest; an autopsy is pending. "I don't know a fitter human being," fellow triathlete Matt Lieto told the Bend Bulletin. "I always thought of him as invincible."" - Sacramento Bee
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
'Invincible' athlete's death renews cardiac questions (USA)
"Every time an elite athlete dies suddenly from heart failure while competing - and thankfully, that doesn't happen often - disbelief and concern are the dominant reactions. Such was the case Wednesday when triathlete, former professional cyclist and ex-Davis resident Steve Larsen, 39, collapsed and died on a track in Bend, Ore., during interval training with 40 other runners. Medical examiners ruled the death the result of sudden cardiac arrest; an autopsy is pending. "I don't know a fitter human being," fellow triathlete Matt Lieto told the Bend Bulletin. "I always thought of him as invincible."" - Sacramento Bee
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