A runner who suffered a medical episode on the Gold Coast marathon course has reportedly died after being rushed to hospital in a vital situation.
Emergency providers rushed to the favored race circuit about 9.45am on Sunday after reviews two male runners had suffered a “medical incident”.
The pair – who’re believed to be of their 20s and 50s – had been rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital and positioned in intensive care.
The Courier Mail reported one of many two males – believed to be a French nationwide – had died in hospital on Monday, having collapsed inside metres of the end line.
The Queensland paper reported that the opposite runner additionally remained in a vital situation.
In an announcement, Events Management Queensland thanked the on-course medical workforce for the “swift provision of critical care”.
“Our thoughts are with the participants and their families,” the assertion added.
The widespread Gold Coast Marathon runs between July 1-2 and attracts tens of 1000’s of tourists yearly owing to its “flat, fast, and scenic course”.
Originally revealed as Gold Coast marathon runner dies after ‘medical episode’
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
