14/04/2014

Man Dies After Completing London Marathon

A 42-year-old man has collapsed and died after completing the London Marathon.

According to the organisers, the man received immediate medical attention when he completed Sunday's marathon. He is thought to have collapsed at the finish line.

He died a short time later in hospital.

A statement from the race sponsors, Virgin Money, said: "The organisers of the Virgin Money London Marathon would like to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased."

The man's death comes two years after Claire Squires (30) collapsed and died of cardiac failure during the final stretch of the 26.2-mile course.

The identity of the man has not yet been released.

(MH/JP)

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