Edgewater Beach at Lake Erie is seen above. (Google Street View)
A 75-year-old beloved triathlete died after being pulled from the waters of Lake Erie while competing in the swim portion of a race Saturday morning.
Jim Hix, a native of Oklahoma, won the duathlon national championship in the men's 75-79 age group in 2017 and also represented the U.S. at various international events
USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris issued the following statement:
“Our sport lost a member of its beloved community and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Jim’s wife, Ann, his family and friends,” said USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris in a press release, reports Cleveland 19.
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“As one of the nation’s top multisport athletes in his age group, Jim and USA Triathlon shared a close relationship and his passing is particularly difficult,” the statement said.
Hix's exact cause of death is not known at this time.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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