Manly player Keith Titmuss’s death likely caused by exertional heat stroke, inquiry hears

• Inquest told Sea Eagles player’s body temperature was 41.9C
• Rising NRL star collapsed and died during a training session in 2020

Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss likely died after not receiving adequate treatment for exertional heat stroke at a training session with the NRL club, an inquiry has heard.

The 20-year-old’s sudden death was probed during an inquest that began on Monday, more than three years after the emerging talent fell ill at pre-season training.