This is what happened to my friend Michael Heumann, who had expected good chances for a qualification in his age group at Ironman Frankfurt.
In the middle of the bike course, a bee flew to his lip and stung itself there. After Michael removed it violently, nothing happened for a short time, but after about 10 minutes he looked down at himself and suddenly he could see his cheek! Another 5 minutes later, then his lip too, and you have to do that first 😉
The right half of his face was completely swollen and paralyzed. The drinks he consumed ran in on one side and out on the other. Sensibly, he let himself fall back and watched his condition, ready to get off the bike at any time in the event of an even greater allergic shock. This picture was taken shortly after the start of the run. When people saw him, they applauded frenetically, assuming that Michael started in the "disabled" category. Without wanting to diminish the performance of these athletes, don't get it wrong!
Fortunately, after several head baths in the ice bucket, the swelling slowly receded and you won't even recognize it when you cross the finish line!
Congratulations !! Unfortunately, the qualification was 7 minutes away if it hadn't been for the bee 😉
skin in!
krelli