An NRL player died at training due to exertional heat stroke. What is it and what should coaches and athletes know?
- Written by: Samuel Chalmers, Senior Lecturer in Human Movement, University of South Australia
The tragic death of Manly rugby league player Keith Titmuss in 2020 due to exertional heat stroke is a reminder of the life-threatening nature of the condition.
Titmuss died after a pre-season training session which was “more likely than not inappropriate”, according to the magistrate who oversaw a recent inquest.
Deputy NSW coroner...