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Fargo native dies in half ironman race in Finland

A Fargo native dies of what may be a cardiac arrest while competing in a triathlon in Finland.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The family believes the woman died of a cardiac arrest but say it’s not yet confirmed. She has been identified as 66-year-old Cheryl Eng Lucero. Officials at the World Triathlon Corporation say she was extracted from the water halfway into the swimming portion early in the Half Ironman race. First responders and doctors tried to resuscitate…