keggerz Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-573283...hilly-marathon/ (CBS News) PHILADELPHIA - Two runners have died while running the Philadelphia Marathon today. Race organizers confirmed one runner, a 21-year-old Asian male, collapsed at the finish line. Another runner, a 40-year-old white male, collapsed a quarter-mile from the finish line. CBS Station KYW reports that both runners were taken to Hahnemann University Hospital where they were pronounced dead of apparent heart attacks. Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend Executive Director Melanie Johnson said, "We are deeply saddened and our thoughts are with their families and friends." Their identities have not been released, pending notification of relatives. Fire officials said at least 10 others were rushed to the hospital by ambulance, and the extent of their injuries and current status is unknown. At least 25,000 participants, along with 60,000 spectators turned out for the 18th annual race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 That sucks - can't blame heat, must have been some pre-exisiting conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 That's too bad. They were running one in Dallas today. I woke up to 68 degrees with 90% humidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladder Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 i graduated with the 40 y/o. we used to party quite a bit. he became a succesful lawyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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