A 36-year-old man, who collapsed while running in the London Marathon on Sunday, has died.
The man, who has not been named and was from south-east England, collapsed between mile 23 and mile 24 of the 26.2 mile race.
Organizers said he received immediate treatment between mile 23 and 24 and that an ambulance arrived within three minutes, but he died later in hospital.
The cause of death will be established later through medical examination.
Organizers of the event released a statement following the man’s unfortunate passing:
“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.”
