My thoughts and my sympathy go to his family and friends. Fran Crippen didn't deserve this and I'm sad about it, but this is not about me, but about a great swimmer who inspired many young people to be something great in life.I think the water temperature was a factor to Fran Crippen's death. You will never be forgotten, Fran. RIP.
My coach is best friends with Fran. They went to school together. This morning my coach could barely talk and had to leave as soon as he heard the news. Very devastating. If only FINA had a policy/regulation that states under any circumstance no swimmer can swim in water that is below or above a certain average water temperature. It saddens me how his death could have been prevented. The race should have been called off or postponed. Safer conditions are needed. Rip Fran
What has the water temperature to do with this ? It can only be a problem if it's too cold. The water in the sea is never so warm that it can cause problems to your health. Crippen died due to heat exhaustion- which may have led to drowning- during the final lap of the race. It was the outer temperature that caused his death. Nonetheless he maybe had some problems from the day before, he told his coach that he wasn't feeling well the day before the race.
The water temperature was almost 90 degrees Fahrenheit while the air temperature was about 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The water was so hot it was a contribution to the heat exhaustion. Dehydration was a factor of this most likely also. The amount of sweat he was probably losing was great. If your salt level goes below a certain point you pass out. The water temperature is a factor in why this happened.
Rest in Peace. A true Champion of a Person. A tremendous loss to the sport of swimming. Sympathy and prayers to the Crippen family. God Bless the Crippen Family!!!
god bless Fran Crippen, one of the greatest man ever to live
georgie7520 1 year ago
:'( RIP
toadsworthrox 1 year ago
Rest in Peace Franny.
GooseyPooPoo 1 year ago
rip Fran thanks for all you did for everyone
jackpan10 1 year ago
R.I.P.! LOVE YOU FRAN!
xxTrulyCorin16 1 year ago
Rest in peace, swimmer, mentor, and friend
loganpeed1 1 year ago
RIP FRANK!
oumen01 1 year ago
Rest in peace
munkhjn1996 1 year ago
RIP
yuzhang1984 1 year ago 4
So young,,thats is really sad.
taranic85 1 year ago
My thoughts and my sympathy go to his family and friends,,,,,,,,,,,,,i saw him last moment
i take from the cost guard boat to ambulance.
suckara 1 year ago
My thoughts and my sympathy go to his family and friends. Fran Crippen didn't deserve this and I'm sad about it, but this is not about me, but about a great swimmer who inspired many young people to be something great in life.I think the water temperature was a factor to Fran Crippen's death. You will never be forgotten, Fran. RIP.
bnbalenda 1 year ago 13
RIP
andacandy1 1 year ago
RIP :s horrible death
Winters3389 1 year ago
RIP
jiefsourd 1 year ago
R.I.P
TBeast247 1 year ago
RIP
michaeltiao8 1 year ago
rip my friend.. rip. see you on the other side :)
SupermanConservative 1 year ago
devastating...RIP
charminglayla 1 year ago
rest in peace. he seems like a nice guy.
umenyanevsedoma 1 year ago
My coach is best friends with Fran. They went to school together. This morning my coach could barely talk and had to leave as soon as he heard the news. Very devastating. If only FINA had a policy/regulation that states under any circumstance no swimmer can swim in water that is below or above a certain average water temperature. It saddens me how his death could have been prevented. The race should have been called off or postponed. Safer conditions are needed. Rip Fran
avrilandkelly 1 year ago
@avrilandkelly
What has the water temperature to do with this ? It can only be a problem if it's too cold. The water in the sea is never so warm that it can cause problems to your health. Crippen died due to heat exhaustion- which may have led to drowning- during the final lap of the race. It was the outer temperature that caused his death. Nonetheless he maybe had some problems from the day before, he told his coach that he wasn't feeling well the day before the race.
hanselkksc 1 year ago
@hanselkksc
The water temperature was almost 90 degrees Fahrenheit while the air temperature was about 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The water was so hot it was a contribution to the heat exhaustion. Dehydration was a factor of this most likely also. The amount of sweat he was probably losing was great. If your salt level goes below a certain point you pass out. The water temperature is a factor in why this happened.
avrilandkelly 1 year ago
@avrilandkelly
Didn't know that the water was almost...hot ! Thank you for the enlightening.
hanselkksc 1 year ago
RIP =( you will be missed. <3
dangitsxNini 1 year ago
10-kilometer Marathon.. too long on the water.. its need to be ban..... So sad.
TherealcrackhouseATL 1 year ago
so very sad... such a young talent. prayers with the Crippen family
bobeard1 1 year ago
he great swimer. cannt wait to watch him durring next olimpiads!
This19 1 year ago
@This19
He died...what are you talking about
zbjordan23 1 year ago
He seems like a wonderful guy. So very sad! What a special young
man.
grandpat304 1 year ago
RIP
wesleypersi 1 year ago
RIP (so young so full of energy...) will always remember you...
ft040806745 1 year ago
@ft040806745 He is working on the dead man's float. lol
Manofbegging 1 year ago
RIP
yadelfassika 1 year ago
RIP
blackcatb2 1 year ago
rip
DjMagicBaron 1 year ago
RIP
TheSCCP 1 year ago
26 is hella hella young to die.... it really is.... gosh.
deonvan 1 year ago
rip
siegfried182005 1 year ago
RIP- a great loss for all.
gabbinsal 1 year ago
Rest in Peace. A true Champion of a Person. A tremendous loss to the sport of swimming. Sympathy and prayers to the Crippen family. God Bless the Crippen Family!!!
singger1998 1 year ago
RIP!!! :'(
scalabisport 1 year ago
RIP Fran
Muus76 1 year ago
RIP Fran
Walthamstow29 1 year ago
Rest In Peace Bro!!!
Ivanacuna1 1 year ago
RIP
buffyxangelll 1 year ago
Good to see you Fran! @goswim098 thanks for uploading....awesome!
mahnazmb 1 year ago