Dale Oen's death comes 18 months after American open-water swimmer Fran Crippen died during a race in the United Arab Emirates, also at the age of 26.

CNN: World champion swimmer Dale Oen dies suddenly

In each port-of-call on the race circuit, the Foundation will mount a Water Pavilion dedicated to raising public awareness about water preservation.

UNESCO: Race for Water victim of ocean pollution

Race meetings at Southwell Racecourse on Monday and Tuesday have been abandoned due to water-logging.

BBC: Play area off Tolney Lane in Newark

Race for Water has been sailing without the daggerboard, making speeds of around 4-5 knots less than their rivals.

UNESCO: Race for Water victim of ocean pollution

Bypass work being done on the sewer line caused the local health department to advise people to stay away from the water until further notice a prospect that could force race officials to cut the 2.4-mile swim portion altogether.

WSJ: Sewage Puts Ironman Swim in Doubt