Runner, 24, dies after collapsing near end of New York City Marathon
Rachel Apa, 24, collapsed about two miles from the finish of Sunday's New York City Marathon and died, and her father says rhabdomyolysis was the cause.
Rachel Apa, 24, died after collapsing near the end of the New York City Marathon on Sunday. It was her first marathon.
Her father, Steve Apa, told the New York Times she was in Central Park, two miles from the finish, when she fell. Fox News reports she collapsed at mile 24. NBC News reports she died before she could cross the finish line.
Steve Apa says rhabdomyolysis killed his daughter, according to the Guardian and Fox News. The Guardian describes her as a former college athlete who was in "perfect shape."
She was running with the Parkinson's Champions team. The Guardian reports she ran to honor her late grandfather, who had the disease.
NBC News reports that her father has shared the final texts she sent him. The reports do not include their contents.
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- The Guardian24-year-old woman dies after collapsing in final stages of New York City MarathonTue, Nov 3, 7:36 AM EST
- NBC NewsFather shares final texts from 24-year-old runner who collapsed during NYC marathonTue, Nov 3, 10:26 AM EST
- Fox NewsHealthy 24-year-old athlete dies just 2 miles from NYC marathon finish line after sending dad chilling textsTue, Nov 3, 12:59 PM EST
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