Posted on 05/21/2022 5:26:34 PM PDT by dynachrome
A runner who collapsed at the finish line after completing the Brooklyn Half Marathon died Saturday morning, according to police and fire department officials.
The runner, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at Coney Island Hospital shortly after 9:40 a.m., according to police. Police cited possible cardiac arrest, but are currently investigating the situation.
Sixteen people were taken to the hospital, according to a final count from the fire department. Five people were reported to have serious injuries.
Eight people had injuries that were not life threatening, and four others had minor injuries, the department said.
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I can do a half marathon of 13 miles. It might take me all day,though.
Safe and effective...
Gunshots?
Yes, I didn’t read the article.
I did one in my Yugo the other day, and you bet they were Vaxxed!
That would be the chi-congo marathon.
Heat is lethal in marathons. The hospital tents were probably full after this one.
Nobody marathons like Fauja Singh.
High humidity is being blamed. I just don’t remember reports like this at other times. (Colorado has the Pikes Peak marathon where hypothermia is a problem. Run to the top of Pikes Peak and back down. Gnarly)
What caused the injuries of the other runners?
And, no I did not read the article.
TIA.
And tested. Don't forget that.
Most likely, racism.
I been to many marathons and ultras. The weather today was very unusual for this time of year in the northeast.
Probably take me about 3 years anymore. 😋
Dodge,duck and recoil marathons are hard to keep track of🤪
Heat/humidity probably.
I’m over fifty, what’s TIA mean?
It was... soap poisoning!
It is like a mini-stroke to the brin.
FTA: The statement also addressed weather concerns: “In coordination and consultation with the city agency partners and weather experts, NYRR was closely monitoring weather conditions leading up to and during the race. Throughout the race, weather temperatures ranged from the low 60s to high 70s.”
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