Congrats on toughing it through the race. I think that time is great, even if it isn't your best.

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Re the defibrillator, they even have those in the airport parking garage. Seems like standard equipment most places; why not there when there is a higher risk?
Defibrillators only work for a few rhythms: v-fib and v-tach, which are more typical of heart attacks. Most drowings are bradyasystolic arrests (meaning that the heart slows down until it stops). The defibrillator won't recommend a shock. It usually takes a few (5-6) minutes of being without oxygen for an adult to slow down completely to asystole. Once a person gets to that point, unfortunately, there isn't much hope.

I feel very sorry for that man and his family.