Medical diagnoses in 48 competitors treated in the medical tent at the finish of the 2001 South African Ironman Triathlon
| Condition | No of athletes | % of starters |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle cramps | 15 | 2.5 |
| Gastrointestinal symptoms | 10 | 1.7 |
| Hypothermia | 9 | 1.5 |
| Exercise associated collapse | 8 | 1.3 |
| Lower back pain | 2 | 0.3 |
| Hypoglycaemia | 1 | 0.2 |
| Asthma | 1 | 0.2 |
| Corneal ulceration | 1 | 0.2 |
| Emotional distress | 1 | 0.2 |