Man, 36, died in London Marathon after collapsing on 23rd mile

Man, 36, died in London Marathon after collapsing just two miles from the finishing line

• A man has died after collapsing during the London Marathon on Sunday
• Runner, from south-east England, collapsed between mile 23 and 24 
• Participant received immediate medical attention but later died in hospital

A 36-year-old man has died after collapsing just two miles from the finishing line of the London Marathon yesterday, event organisers have confirmed.

The runner, from south-east England, collapsed between mile 23 and 24 of the course, which covers between Monument and Blackfriars in central London.

Despite receiving immediate medical treatment and ambulance assistance within three minutes, the participant later died in hospital.

The TCS London Marathon said in a statement on Monday afternoon: ‘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.

Hundreds of runners pictured crossing Tower Bridge during the London Marathon yesterday

The London Marathon route map

Runners pictured making their way over Tower Bridge as they take on the 26.2-mile course of the London Marathon yesterdat

‘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.’

Yesterday saw 42,000 elite and amateur runners take part inthe 26.2-mile course from Greenwich Park to the Mall near Buckingham Palace.

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