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Runner dies during Canada stretch of 2024 Detroit marathon
(Detroit Free Press) A 57-year-old male runner died Sunday near the fifth mile of the 47th Detroit Free Press Marathon presented by MSU Federal Credit Union, a race official said.
The runner collapsed during the Canada stretch of the 26.2-mile race, which starts and finishes in downtown Detroit. Runners cross over on the Ambassador Bridge and return via the Detroit-Windsor tunnel.
The runner was transported to Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus, a race official said, where he was pronounced dead. The marathoner's name and hometown was not immediately available.
"Our condolences go out to him and his family. It's a sad time for us," Race Director Aaron Velthoven said. "We're saddened by this and our hearts go out to (the family)." ...............(more)
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/marathon/2024/10/20/runner-dies-detroit-marathon/75763929007/
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