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Runner, 27, Dies After Collapsing 100 Meters From NiceCannes Marathon Finish

Officials say he suffered cardiac arrest near the line despite rapid treatment on site.

Overview

  • A 27-year-old participant collapsed about 100 meters from the finish on the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes and could not be revived.
  • The departmental fire service reported a cardiac arrest shortly before the end of the 42.195 km course.
  • Race organizers confirmed immediate resuscitation attempts and issued condolences to the runner’s family.
  • French reports said the runner was from Alsace and had traveled to the Côte d’Azur with his partner.
  • About 22,000 runners took part in the NiceCannes race; Kenya’s Dickson Kiprop won the men’s event in 2:13:30 and Irene Korir won the women’s in 2:39:41.