RUNNER DIES AFTER COLLAPSING TWO MILES BEFORE FINISH LINE AT LONDON MARATHON
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The runner was from south-east England. He collapsed between mile 23 and 24 of the marathon, which covered between Monument and Blackfriars in central London.
He received immediate medical attention and ambulance assistance within three minutes, but unfortunately he later died in hospital.
The TCS London Marathon said in a statement on Monday afternoon:
"With deep sadness, we confirm the death of a participant in the 2022 TCS London Marathon.
A 36-year-old man from South East England collapsed between mile 23 and 24 and, although he received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance was on the scene within three minutes, he died later in hospital.
Everyone involved in the organisation of the London Marathon would like to express sincere condolences to his family and friends.
The family has requested privacy and no further details will be released in accordance with their wishes.
The cause of death will be established later through medical examination."
A 36-year-old man from South East England collapsed between mile 23 and 24 and, although he received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance was on the scene within three minutes, he died later in hospital.
Everyone involved in the organisation of the London Marathon would like to express sincere condolences to his family and friends.
The family has requested privacy and no further details will be released in accordance with their wishes.
The cause of death will be established later through medical examination."
Over 42,000 elite and amateur runners took part in the 26.2-mile course from Greenwich Park to the Mall near Buckingham Palace.
Condolences to the runner's family and friends.
Man, 36, died in London Marathon after collapsing between mile 23 and 24 https://t.co/NcMsxrfQAk pic.twitter.com/WAuVqp17eu— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) October 3, 2022
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