A London Marathon runner died on his manner dwelling from working the race on Sunday.
Keen runner Steve Shanks, 45, completed the 26.2 mile race in a powerful two hours and 53 minutes.
But race organisers have revealed his tragic dying in a heartbreaking assertion, The Sun studies.
“Everyone at London Marathon Events was deeply saddened to hear about the sudden death of Steve Shanks as he travelled home on Sunday after taking part in the London Marathon,” the assertion learn.
“Steve, who was 45 and lived in Bingham, Nottingham was a very experienced runner who had completed many marathons and finished on Sunday in 2:53:26.”
It added: “The cause of death will be established later through medical examination.”
Steve’s spouse Jessica shared her shock in a put up on Facebook.
She wrote: “It’s with great sadness that I wish to announce the loss of my wonderful husband, Stephen Shanks.
“His passing was sudden and out of the blue.
“He was returning home having spent the day participating in the London Marathon.
“As you can imagine I’m absolutely in shock and devastated.”
A fundraising web page has now been arrange in Steve’s reminiscence.
A tribute on the GoFundMe reads: “Steve was a keen runner, never happier than running anything, from his local Parkrun, to the Bob Graham Round.
“But he was more than just a runner he was a musician, a knitter and a renowned quizzer who possessed of extensive knowledge of terrible pop music.
“He was a loving husband and soulmate of his wife Jess, treasured son and son-in-law, and a much-loved friend.
“He will be greatly missed and always in our hearts and memories.”
This article initially appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission
Originally printed as London Marathon 2023 runner Steve Shanks, 45, dies after working race as household reveal devastation
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
