An athlete has died after competing in the Ironman 70.3 Swansea triathlon event last weekend, organisers have said. In a statement, Ironman Wales said the athlete received immediate medical care halfway into the swim section of the race on Sunday 13 July, after swim safety officials noticed they were in difficulty.

Repairs to an underground gas leak are set to continue with disruption expected along a busy Swansea road until further notice. A lane closure will be in place at Mumbles Road until the ‘complex job’ is completed.