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Kory Russell, 25, Dies After Collapse Near Royal Parks Half Marathon Finish

A post-mortem will establish the cause of death, with his family requesting privacy.

Overview

  • The Welsh runner fell about 100 metres from the finish in Hyde Park during Sunday's race, which had roughly 16,000 participants.
  • Event medics delivered immediate specialist treatment and he was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead.
  • Race organisers confirmed his death and said no further details will be released at the family's request.
  • His mother remembered him as kind, loving and hard-working, saying the family is heartbroken and their world has been thrown into chaos.
  • City of Cardiff Swim Club paid tribute to the former member, and employer State Street Investment Management called him a highly valued colleague.