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Runner Dies After Collapsing During New York City Marathon

Published 9h ago · Latest report 3h ago · Death

Affects United States · Covered in 3 countries

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A first-time participant tragically died after collapsing near the finish line of the New York City Marathon.

A 24-year-old former college athlete collapsed near the end of the New York City Marathon and died. Rachel Apa was running her first marathon to support a Parkinson's disease charity in memory of her grandfather. Her father stated that she succumbed to rhabdomyolysis after falling ill in Central Park.

The causeHer father stated that she suffered from rhabdomyolysis during the race.
The missionShe participated to raise funds for a Parkinson's disease charity.
The locationShe collapsed in Central Park when she was two miles from the finish line.

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Why it matters

The New York City Marathon is one of the world's premier long-distance running events, drawing tens of thousands of participants to the five boroughs each year. Such grueling endurance tests place immense physical strain on runners, and medical emergencies occasionally arise during the course of the race.

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24 yrsage of the runner

2 midistance from the finish line

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