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Brazilian fitness influencer dies after drowning during swimming segment of Ironman Texas

Houston: Brazilian fitness influencer Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, 38, died after drowning during the swimming portion of the Ironman Texas event in Lake Woodlands near Houston. She was reported missing early Saturday morning and later found by dive te

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Published 21 April 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:14

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Brazilian fitness influencer dies after drowning during swimming segment of Ironman Texas

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Houston: Brazilian fitness influencer Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, 38, died after drowning during the swimming portion of the Ironman Texas event in Lake Woodlands near Houston. She was reported missing early Saturday morning and later found by dive teams in 10 feet of water. A seasoned triathlete with multiple Ironman finishes, Araujo had a large social media following and was widely known for her motivational posts. Race organisers and authorities have expressed condolences and confirmed that investigations indicate she drowned during the competition.

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