October 3, (THEWILL) – Organisers of the London Marathon have verified that a 36-year-old participant has passed on after falling yesterday, just two miles from the finish line of the marathon.
The South-east England-based athlete initially passed out between miles 23 and 24 of the race. He received emergency care and ambulance help within three minutes, but he eventually passed away at a hospital.
A statement released from the TCS London Marathon said: “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.”
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