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Runner Dies After Collapsing at Royal Parks Half Marathon Finish

The race is a longstanding charity event that winds through several of London's Royal Parks.

Overview

  • Organisers said Tuesday that a participant died following Sunday's race in central London.
  • The runner was named in media reports as Kory Russell.
  • He collapsed after crossing the finish line in Hyde Park and received specialist care on site.
  • He was transferred to hospital by ambulance, according to the organisers' statement.
  • A post-mortem will establish the cause of death, with the family requesting privacy and no further details for now.