Fargo native dies at half Ironman competition

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(Fargo, ND)  --  A Fargo native has died during a Half Ironman competition in Finland.  

The family of Cheryl Lucero tells KVRR they believe the 66-year-old died of cardiac arrest this week, but officials have not released a cause of death.  

The World Triathlon Corporation says Lucero was recovered from the water during the swimming portion of the event but could not be resuscitated.