London Marathon runner, 36, dies after collapsing with under three miles to go

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A 36-year-old man who took part in the London Marathon at the weekend has died after collapsing with under three miles to go.

The unnamed male, from south-east England, lost consciousness between mile 23 and mile 24 of the long-distance race and despite receiving medical treatment at the scene, he passed away after being taken to hospital.

A statement from the event's organisers read: "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 mile 24 and, although he received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance was on the scene within three minutes, he died later in hospital.

"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."

Over 40,000 runners faced the 26.2-mile course from Greenwich to The Mall on Sunday (October 3). The man would have been between Monument and Blackfriars in central London when he collapsed.

He has tragically become the 13th person to have died from participating in the history of the London Marathon.

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