Family of Athlete Who Died After Competing in Galveston Ironman Triathlon Launches Independent Investigation into Emergency Response

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The family of a Canadian man who died after competing in the Galveston Ironman Triathlon has launched its own investigation into the emergency response. Jean-Francois Alain, 49, of Quebec was competing in the swimming portion of the April 7 race when he signaled for support from the nearest lifeguard. He was taken to The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston but died less than 24 hours later. Family members are now investigating what happened in the critical