Mud Races Run Big Risks
Tuesday, 08 October 2013 | by Pat's Picks

The popular Tough Mudder race returns this month to the site of the only death in its history. Avishek Sengupta died in April after jumping off a platform into a pool of frigid water. His father says he’s disappointed Tough Mudder didn’t remove the obstacle altogether. Organizers say safety is their number one priority, but they’ve never eliminated an obstacle.
SOURCE: New York Times