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Triathlete dies following competition at park

BBC The entrance to Holme Pierrepont Country Park - there is a blue and white sign affixed to a brown brick wall, on the left side of the wall is a blue gate/ A bush is visible in the backgroundBBC
The man was taking part in an event at Holme Pierrepont Country Park

A triathlete has died after competing at a race at a park in Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Police said a man suffered a medical episode while taking part in an event at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, near Colwick, on Saturday afternoon.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Sadly the man later died and our thoughts remain with his family and friends at this difficult time."

Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious at this time and that the man's next of kin had been informed.

Fans at a seating area next to a lake at the water sports venue
British Triathlon said its sympathies were with the man's family and friends

In a statement, posted on social media, the Tri Society said it was "deeply saddened" by the athlete's death.

It said the man had been transferred to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham by event medical staff.

The statement said: "Our thoughts are with the athlete's family, friends, and team-mates at this difficult time."

The park, home to the National Water Sports Centre, hosted the Triathlon England National Club Relays Championships on Saturday.

British Triathlon, which ran the event, confirmed the athlete had been taking part and said its sympathies were with the man's friends and family.

Fellow triathletes and clubs have also passed on their condolences on social media.

Police said a file would be prepared for the coroner.

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