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NEW YORK - An autopsy failed to determine what caused the death of a 32-year-old Argentine athlete during the swimming leg of the New York City Triathlon on Sunday.
The city medical examiner’s office said Monday more tests are needed for Esteban Neira, who died Sunday morning during the 1,500-meter swim. Swimming is the first leg of an event that includes a 40-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run.
The medical examiner’s office said it needs to conduct tissue and toxicology tests. A final report should come in two weeks.
Several of the 3,000 competitors swimming in the Hudson River complained of jellyfish stings, which can cause allergic reactions and in rare cases can be fatal.
Robins: It’s the Year of the Dragon on the Lunar calendar, and this Chinese influence could extend to it also being the year of the Pekingese on the green carpet at the 136th Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP) - As the glow fades from the Giants' Super Bowl triumph, some New York sports fans are tuning in to basketball and hockey, with the Rangers in first place and the Knicks' overnight sensation, Jeremy Lin, sparking "Lin-sanity.''
Robins: This year, six new breeds will be making their debut on the green carpet for the Westminster Dog Show, which begins Monday.
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