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First-time triathlete who vanished mid-race found dead Police find body of novice triathlete who vanished mid-race
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A first-time triathlete who went missing during the swimming stage of an event in Kent has been found dead.A first-time triathlete who went missing during the swimming stage of an event in Kent has been found dead.
The body of 34-year-old Paul Gallihawk was discovered on Monday morning. Police said formal identification had yet to take place.The body of 34-year-old Paul Gallihawk was discovered on Monday morning. Police said formal identification had yet to take place.
Gallihawk went missing while competing in the Ocean Lake sprint triathlon on Saturday morning. Organisers raised the alarm at 8.44am when they noticed a bike was left over after the other competitors had completed the 750m swimming stage and set off on the 14-mile road route. Gallihawk went missing while competing in the Ocean Lake sprint triathlon on Saturday morning. Organisers raised the alarm at 8.44am when they noticed a bike was left over after the other competitors had completed the 750m swimming stage and set off on the 14-mile cycle stage.
Police, the fire service and about 30 volunteers from Kent search and rescue searched for Gallihawk throughout Saturday before the search was suspended overnight. It resumed on Sunday. Police, the fire service and about 30 volunteers from Kent search and rescue looked for Gallihawk throughout Saturday before the search was suspended overnight. It resumed on Sunday.
A Kent police spokesman said on Monday: “Officers conducting a search for a 34-year-old man who was taking part in a triathlon at Leybourne Lakes on Saturday 29 August have this morning discovered a body. Formal identification is yet to place but the next of kin of the missing triathlete have been notified of the discovery. A Kent police spokesman said on Monday: “Officers conducting a search for a 34-year-old man who was taking part in a triathlon at Leybourne Lakes on Saturday 29 August have this morning discovered a body. Formal identification is yet to take place but the next of kin of the missing triathlete have been notified of the discovery.”
On his JustGiving page, Gallihawk, from Maidstone, said he was taking part in his first triathlon to raise money for King’s College hospital in London, which looked after his father last year. He set a target of raising £300.On his JustGiving page, Gallihawk, from Maidstone, said he was taking part in his first triathlon to raise money for King’s College hospital in London, which looked after his father last year. He set a target of raising £300.
As news that he was missing spread, donations soared and by Sunday morning had reached more than £2,000. A number of people left messages of condolence alongside their pledges.As news that he was missing spread, donations soared and by Sunday morning had reached more than £2,000. A number of people left messages of condolence alongside their pledges.
Paul Sweet wrote: “Devastating news. My thoughts and prayers are with Paul’s family and friends.”Paul Sweet wrote: “Devastating news. My thoughts and prayers are with Paul’s family and friends.”
Another message, from Josh Manktelow, read: “Think of this as the £5 I always used to try and avoid paying you for football subs! Sleep tight my friend!”Another message, from Josh Manktelow, read: “Think of this as the £5 I always used to try and avoid paying you for football subs! Sleep tight my friend!”
The race was the fifth leg of a series run by the Ocean Lake Triathlon Club, which is based at Leybourne Lakes and in Canterbury. Competitors were not required to have completed an open water swim assessment, but any first-timers were asked to inform a race official. The race was the fifth leg of a series run by the Ocean Lake Triathlon Club, which is based at Leybourne Lakes and in Canterbury. Competitors were not required to have completed an open-water swim assessment, but any first-timers were asked to inform a race official.
Race instructions stipulate that those taking part should wear brightly coloured swim caps and turn on their backs and raise their arms if they need help.Race instructions stipulate that those taking part should wear brightly coloured swim caps and turn on their backs and raise their arms if they need help.
A message posted on the organisers’ Facebook page on Sunday said they were shocked by what had happened. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time,” it said.A message posted on the organisers’ Facebook page on Sunday said they were shocked by what had happened. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time,” it said.