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STV News
5 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Scot who died after getting into difficulty during Ironman event named
A Scottish man who died after getting into difficulty during the Ironman 70.3 Swansea event has been named. Sam Buchan, from Scotland, got into difficulty approximately halfway through the swim portion of the triathlon on July 13. He was given immediate medical care and taken to the hospital, where he died three days later. The 31-year-old's death was confirmed by Swansea coroner's office. The event marked the UK's first-ever Ironman Pro Series, featuring a swim at the Prince of Wales Dock before a 56-mile cycle. A spokesperson for Ironman said: 'Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete. We will continue to offer them our support and keep them in our thoughts as they go through this challenging time. 'We are deeply grateful to the swim safety personnel and first responders who worked quickly to provide the athlete with medical assistance. 'Out of respect for the family and friends, we will have no further comment at this time.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The National
6 days ago
- Health
- The National
Scottish athlete who died during Ironman event in Wales named
The Scot had received immediate medical care halfway into the swim section of the race during the Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon event on July 13. Event officials reportedly intervened after they noticed Buchan was in difficulty and was taken onboard a boat before being brought back to the harbour. The 31-year-old was taken to hospital where he received further treatment, but he died four days later. READ MORE: Anas Sarwar urged to break silence on Labour's 'nuclear tax' for Scots Buchan was named by the Swansea coroner before an inquest is due to be opened - but it was not disclosed where in Scotland he was from. Ironman Wales said on social media: 'It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of an athlete who competed in last weekend's Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon. 'Approximately half-way into the swim portion of the race, swim safety personnel noticed and responded to an athlete in difficulty. 'The athlete received immediate medical care while being taken via boat to a designated extraction point on the harbour, where further treatment was administered.' The post continued: 'Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of the athlete.' It was the UK's first ever Ironman Pro Series and the Welsh event included a 1.2-mile swim in Prince of Wales Dock, a 56-mile bike course through the coastal roads and countryside of Gower, and a 13.1-mile run along the Mumbles.
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Full list of road closures as two massive events take place on hot weekend in Gower
Full list of road closures as two massive events take place on hot weekend in Gower The Love Trails Festival and and the Swansea Ironman 70.3 will be held simultaneously this weekend - here is everything you need to know Over two thousand people are expected to take part in the Swansea Ironman 2025 (Image: Richard Swingler Photography ) Two major events are set to take place simultaneously in Gower this weekend, and with several road closures in place to accommodate the events, motorists can expect some significant disruption with their travel. Adding to the woes, the Met Office is predicting high temperatures, meaning Gower's beaches could be extra popular destinations, making it even more important for travellers to plan their journeys carefully. Ironman 70.3 Swansea, which 2,500 athletes are set to take part in, will be held on Sunday, July 13, with check-in, registration and other formalities being completed on July 11, and July 12. The Love Trails festival on the other hand is taking place from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13. It takes place in Weobley Castle in Llanrhidian, Gower , but also covers several nearby beaches, coastal paths, and offers activities like running, walking, rock climbing, surfing, swimming, coasteering, yoga and more. Article continues below The Love Trails festival promises to combine outdoor adventure, trail running, movement, and music festivals into a "single transformational experience" (Image: Anna Rachel Photography/Love Trails Festival ) At the same time temperatures are forecast to hit a high of 28C on Sunday. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here This is not the first time the two events have been held simultaneously over a weekend. To ensure the event runs smoothly this year, the following traffic measures will be implemented: Ironman 70.3 Swansea, Sunday, July 13 The route for Ironman 70.3 Swansea Following their dip in the Prince of Wales Dock, the competitors will dash over the Sail Bridge to transition. The cycling leg will kick off from East Burrows Road car park, heading onto Somerset Place and westward on Oystermouth Road (A4067). Pedestrians will have access to one side of the Sail Bridge on the morning of the race. The cyclists will then continue along the bay through Mumbles, circling parts of Gower before returning to East Burrows car park via Oystermouth Road. The two-lap running course departs from East Burrows car park and utilises Swansea Cycle path / the Prom down to Lilliput Lane / TA Centre. On their return, they'll use the bike path before joining Oystermouth Road through Sketty Lane Car Park to Museum Park after their second lap. The cycle path from Lilliput Lane to Swansea will be closed, but pedestrian access will be maintained throughout. Car Park Closures 6am – 5pm: Sketty Lane Foreshore Car Park, St Helen's Foreshore Car Park. East Burrows Car Park: Closed Wednesday, July 10, 8am – Monday, July 15 at 6pm. City Centre and Oystermouth Road Somerset Place will be closed to cars on Saturday, July 12, between 7am and 6pm, and Sunday, July 13, between 4am and 6pm. Burrows Place and Adelaide Street will be closed to cars 4am – 8pm. The southside of Oystermouth Road (westbound) will be closed 6am – 5pm. Cars will be able to travel eastbound on Oystermouth Road as normal throughout the day. There are two mananged vehicle crossing points on Oystermouth Road. Motorists are urged to use the designated vehicle crossing locations to make your crossing as quick as possible. There will be a managed crossing system for access into the Maritime Quarter using Glamorgan Street, Oystermouth Road and across the road closure into Dunvant Place. For exit out of the Maritime Quarter, please use the crossing point past the Civic Centre and turn right onto Oystermouth Road. There may be delays at these crossings at busy times. Pedestrian access to Swansea Beach, Blackpill Lido, the Skate Park, Swansea Footgolf, The Secret Bar and Kitchen will be maintained as normal. The run course will be busy 11am – 4pm and people are urged to bear this in mind when accessing the beach and the surrounding area. Kings Road Between the Sail Bridge and Y Fforwm Building Car Park will be closed 4am – 10am. Mumbles: 6am – 10am Mumbles Road will be closed southbound only up to Village Lane, 6am – 10am. Cars will be able to travel northbound from Village Lane (towards Swansea) for the duration of the closure. Access Advice: There will be a one-way diversion for residents needing access. Residents will be able to travel west on the B4436, left onto Murton Green Road, then east on Mansfield Road, Murton Lane and Newton Road. The Ironman competition attracts thousands annually (Image: Richard Swingler Photography ) Newton (B4593), Bishopston: 6.30am – 10.30am The course will then follow Plunch Lane and Higher Lane before turning left onto Southward Lane B4593 / Caswell Road through Newton, passing Caswell Bay beach. Following Caswell Road North, turning left onto Pyle Road / Bishopston Road and left onto Pennard Road B4436. The named roads will be fully closed 6.30am – 10.30am. Kittle, Murton: 6.30am – 12.30pm, 12.30pm – 1.45pm The course continues west along the B4436 to the junction of Vennaway Lane. This section of the course has various closures due to bikes using these roads outbound and inbound. The B4436 from Murton Green to the Vennaway Lane junction will be fully closed from 6.30am – 12.30pm. It will be open westbound (towards Pennard) from 12.30pm and fully open for traffic in both directions by 1.45pm. Vennaway Lane: 6.30am – 1.30pm As per above, the route uses Vennaway Lane in both directions during the event. Vennaway Lane will be fully closed 6.30am – 12.30pm, and then open for northbound traffic turning left and right on South Gower Road from 12.30pm. The road will be fully open by 1.30pm Pennard, Southgate: 7.15am – 10.45am The course follows Pennard Road through Kittle and Pennard before making a u-turn in Southgate outside the Three Cliffs Cafe. The bikes then travel back through Pennard and take a left onto Vennaway Lane. Accesss Advice: Exit from Southgate/Pennard towards Kittle permitted until 7.15am and access from Kittle to Southgate/Pennard is permitted after 10.45am. Exit towards Upper Killay permitted after 12.15pm. Parkmill, Penmaen, Nicholaston, Reynoldston, Cilibion: 7am – 12.30pm, 7am – 1pm The course follows the A4118 through Parkmill, Penmaen, Nicholaston. The A4118 will be closed up to the Reynoldston junction 7am – 12.30pm. The course then travels north towards Reynoldston before turning east to Cilibion which will be fully closed 7am – 1pm. Llanrhidian, Penuel, Three Crosses: 7.30am – 11.30am, 7am – 12pm From Cilibion the course travels to Llanrhidian which is closed 7.30am – 11.30am. The route then travels east through Penuel and onto Three Crosses, before heading southbound on Tirmynydd Road – this section of the course will be fully closed from 7.30am – 12pm. Upper Killay, Langrove, Lunnon, Ilston, Llethryd: 7.30am – 1pm, 7am – 1.30pm The bike course consists of one larger outer loop and a smaller second inner loop which travels through Llethryd on the B4271 which will be closed 7.30am – 1pm. South Gower Road A4118 from the Upper Killay junction to Vennaway Lane will be closed southbound 7am – 1.30pm. Access Advice – Northbound crossing point available for traffic travelling north on South Gower Road towards Upper Killay as shown on the attached map. Clyne Common, West Cross: 8.30am – 1.45pm The athletes will finish the bike course by following the B4436 (Clyne Common) eastbound before turning right onto Fairwood Road through West Cross. The bikes will continue down the hill on Fairwood Road and turn left onto the A4067 to return into Swansea City Centre. Clyne Common from Fairwood Road to Murton Green will be closed eastbound from 8.30am – 1.45pm. Fairwood Road will be closed eastbound from 8.30am – 1.45pm. Access Advice – Residential access will be available northbound (up the hill) on Fairwood Road throughout the day, along with a crossing point at the Fairwood Road / Mayals Road junction for cars travelling north towards Kittle. Additional information Pedestrians will be able to cross the course at any time whenever it is safe to do so. Motorists are advised to avoid parking on the bike course due to safety reasons. Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times. Essential access for carers will be facilitated. They are urged to contact swansea70.3@ before July 9 to reduce delays. before July 9 to reduce delays. Parking restrictions will be in place on the bike and run courses, with vehicle towing in operation. Love Trails Festival Thursday, July 10, to Monday, July 14 To decrease congestion during the festival's busiest arrival times, a one way system will be operating between Leason and Llandimore, while public and school buses will continue to run in both directions as normal. People will be able to take part in adventure activities at the festival (Image: Anna Rachel Photography/Love Trails Festival ) Ingress (arrival): Thursday, July 10, 12pm to Friday, July 11, 11:30pm Westbound traffic only will be permitted from Leason to Llandimore. A signed diversion route for eastbound vehicles from Llanmadoc to Oldwalls will guide drivers southbound on Kyfts Lane, then eastbound via Burry Green. Residents travelling west from Oldwalls to Llanmadoc are advised to utilise this route in reverse to avoid congestion near the festival site. Egress (departure): Monday, July 14, 8am–12pm Traffic will be directed eastbound only from Llandimore to Leason. Westbound traffic from Oldwalls to Llanmadoc will adhere to the same diversion in reverse. Temporary Speed Limits & Road Crossing For the safety of all, temporary speed limits will be enforced between Leason and Llandimore, and in the vicinity of Stembridge Farm. Trained marshals will oversee the road crossing between the festival site and the campsite. These measures will be in effect from 12:00 on Thursday, July 10, to 12:00 on Monday, July 14. Article continues below Additional Safety Measures. To ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise disruption, the festival will implement clear signage and deploy traffic marshals throughout the area. The one-way system is designed to prevent bottlenecks on the narrow stretch between Weobley Castle and Llandimore.
