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4mo ago

Death of 73-Year-Old Swimmer at Córdoba Masters Meet Triggers Probe and Safety Review

Officials are reviewing medical protocols following disputed ambulance response.

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Un hombre falleció en una competencia de natación en el estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, de Córdoba. Se investiga si había suficiente presencia médica y de cuidado en el lugar.
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El natatorio del Mario Kempes donde ocurrió el hecho. (Archivo)

Overview

  • Marcelo Chiapero, a 73-year-old federated swimmer from Casilda, Santa Fe, collapsed after finishing a race at the Georgina Bardach pool and died despite on-site CPR.
  • The event’s physician, Natalia Caffaro, said Chiapero reported neck pain before going into cardiac arrest and that basic CPR was performed for over 30 minutes as an ambulance was requested on red code.
  • Caffaro noted a defibrillator was not positioned beside the pool, while organizers said the unit was brought quickly from the stadium reception.
  • Witnesses reported no ambulance on site and questioned delays; FCN president Rubén Bustos said emergency services arrived in about 15 minutes, with additional ambulances arriving later.
  • The tournament was suspended, prosecutors led by Horacio Vázquez ordered an autopsy as part of an active investigation, and the Córdoba Swimming Federation said it will reassess requirements, including a possible on-site ambulance for future events.