Heartbroken partner of glam influencer who drowned during Texas Ironman says their 'love will be eternal'
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Rodrigo Ferrari, partner of Brazilian athlete Mara Flávia, paid an emotional tribute to her as the "best person" he ever met and the "last woman" he will ever love, expressing eternal love and deep grief after her death during a Texas Ironman event.
- Mara Flávia disappeared during the open-water swim segment of the race in The Woodlands, Texas, and was later found drowned in the man-made freshwater lake, with rescue teams facing difficult visibility conditions.
- The Montgomery County Sheriff's office confirmed that Flávia drowned during the swim portion and stated their Major Crimes unit will continue investigating according to standard procedures.
- A family friend mentioned Flávia had been struggling with health issues prior to the race, though officials have not disclosed an official cause of death.
- Ferrari referenced one of Flávia’s final social media posts about enjoying life’s journey, sharing photos of their relationship and training together as a tribute to her memory.
