World Triathlon calls for investigation into Choi's death

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REUTERS: World Triathlon has called on the Korean Triathlon Federation (KTF) to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the ...

REUTERS: World Triathlon has called on the Korean Triathlon Federation to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of triathlete Choi Suk-hyeon, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

World Triathlon said in a statement that they had contacted the KTF and the South Korean Olympic Committee to gather details about the death of the 22-year-old."World Triathlon is deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the death of Choi," the governing body said. "The World Triathlon Safeguarding and Anti-Harassment Group has contacted the Korean Federation to make sure that while the investigation is carried out, all Korean triathletes are protected and safe."Choi won a bronze medal in the junior event at the 2015 Asian triathlon championships in Taipei.

 

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