Barbara Warren was an author, psychologist and champion triathlete who died five days after suffering as broken neck in a bicycling accident.Associated Press: Triathlete dies after bike crash in Santa Barbara (August 29, 2008) Paralyzed from the neck down, she reportedly signaled that she wanted to be removed from her ventilator by blinking and nodding.Associated Press: Triathlete dies after bike crash in Santa Barbara (August 29, 2008) She was pronounced dead on August 28, 2008. Her twin sister Angelika Drake - also a triathlete - laid by her side on her death bed.Associated Press: Triathlete dies after bike crash in Santa Barbara (August 29, 2008)
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Lived in San Diego, California
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Won 2003 Ironman Triathlon World Championship in her age division
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Survived by sister Angelika Drake, as well as her two daughters and husband
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