The veteran Russian swimmer took ill while competing while competing during the competition’s opening day on March 20. He was given first aid on the scene and later taken to the Oulu University Hospital.
The local travel and tour company Rovaniemi Tourism and Marketing announced Tuesday that the swimmer later died and that his relatives were informed of his passing.
The company said that his relatives are receiving assistance from local officials with practical arrangements relating to the death.
The ninth annual World Winter Swimming Championship took place in downtown Rovaniemi from March 20 - 23.
