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30-Year-Old Runner Dies After Finishing Pulpí Charity Trail Race in Spain

Emergency crews at the finish line were unable to revive the 30-year-old despite CPR plus defibrillation.

Overview

  • The runner collapsed seconds after crossing the line in front of spectators, organizers, and fellow competitors.
  • On-site medical teams performed prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation and used a defibrillator, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
  • Local officials immediately canceled the trophy ceremony and all remaining event activities.
  • Pulpí declared an official day of mourning, with flags on public buildings lowered to half-staff.
  • The athlete was a local and regular participant with the C. D. MTB y Trail Pulpí club, and reports cite a probable heart attack as the cause.