A tragic incident occurred during the 36th Attersee Crossing swim event in Weyregg, Austria, on August 4, 2024. A 62-year-old man suffered a medical emergency approximately 20 minutes into the race, which involved around 400 participants swimming a distance of 2.5 kilometers.

Despite immediate assistance from fellow swimmers and rescue teams, including a doctor and a helicopter, the man could not be revived.

The event, which was meant to be a celebration of sport, was overshadowed by this unfortunate event.

Organizers confirmed that eight participants did not finish the race, but the focus remained on the tragic loss of life rather than the competition results.