The first portion of a triathlon is the open water swimming. Athletes partake in a mass start where every participant races into the water at the same time. My Tri World reports that 67% of fatalities in a triathlon happen during the swim portion. As the athletes' race through open water, they have limited visibility as water and other athletes splash all around. The waters can be particularly dangerous in traffic jams at buoy turns. In rough waters, officials are in boats and kayaks in close proximity to the swimmers, creating a hazardous environment.
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