Khaberni - Brazilian triathlete Mara Flavia Araujo tragically drowned during her participation in the "Iron Man Texas" race held in the United States, according to media reports.
The incident occurred last Saturday morning, during the swimming segment which spanned three kilometers in Lake Woodlands, Texas, the opening phase of the race.
The 38-year-old athlete disappeared in the water around 6 AM local time, and her body was later found at a depth of about three meters.
The event organizers confirmed the athlete's death, expressing their deepest condolences to her family and friends, and praised the quick response of the rescue teams involved in the search.
Araujo was a well-known name in triathlon, having been involved in the sport for about ten years, achieving numerous accomplishments including a bronze medal in a Brazilian championship, two victories in stages from the GP Brasil series, as well as being celebrated in global rankings in Ironman 70.3 races.
She had a large following on social media, with over 58,000 followers, and she regularly documented her training and athletic achievements.
Her life was not limited to sports; she held a degree in journalism and worked in various media-related fields, including coordinating TV programs, producing podcasts, and managing social media content.
Recently, she held the position of a consultant in social communication for the Consumer Protection Agency in Sao Paulo.
