Marathon runner dies after collapsing three miles from end of race
A man who took part in the London Marathon has died at the age of 36, organisers have confirmed.
He collapsed just three miles from the end of the more than 26-mile race.
Though an ambulance arrived within three minutes, he died later in hospital.
No details of the man’s identity have been released as his family has asked for privacy.
London Marathon Events, organisers of the TCS London Marathon, said in a statement today: ‘It is 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.’
A cause of death has not yet been established, organisers added.
More than 42,000 runners took part in the 26.2-mile run from Greenwich to The Mall on Sunday, with thousands cheering them every step of the way.
The world-famous event was kicked off by Lionesses Leah Williamson, Ellen White and Jill Scott from England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 winning team.
A total of 18 Guinness World Record titles were broken by this year’s runners.
Among them was David Jones, who boasted the fastest time of two hours, 47 minutes and 15 seconds while wearing pyjamas.
While Sarah Dudgeon smashed the world record for the fastest marathon dressed as a female witch in three hours, 11 minutes and 52 seconds.
This year’s London Marathon took place in October for the third and final time after it was moved in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The race will return to its traditional April date next year.
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