U.S. runner, 57, dies from 'medical emergency' in Detroit Free Press Marathon

CBC

October 21, 2024 at 10:46 a.m.·1 min read

More than 20,000 people took part in the marathon and international-half marathon bridging Canada and the United States. (Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto/Shutterstock - image credit)

An American runner has died after taking part in the Detroit Free Press Marathon.

Race director Aaron Velthoven tells CBC News a 57-year-old U.S. man suffered "major medical emergency" around 8 kilometres into the race while on the Windsor, Ont., side.

The man was taken to hospital in the Canadian border city where he was pronounced dead.

"We at the race are saddened by this news, and our hearts and condolences are with his family," said Velthoven.

More than 20,000 people took part in the international marathon and half-marathon bridging Windsor and Detroit.

This was the 47th time the race has been run.

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