Male runner, 35, dies during Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa
London, April 20, 2019 (AltAfrica)-Tragedy struct South african sporting community on Saturday after a male runner died while taking part in the 2019 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, organisers confirmed on Saturday afternoon.
The marathon took place at the University of Cape Town grounds in Cape Town on Saturday morning.
The organisers in a statement confirmed the death of the male runner, who hails from Cape Town.
” As we conclude the 2019 edition of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, we confirm the sad news that a 35-year-old male runner from Cape Town who collapsed in the race today and attempts by paramedics to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
“Unfortunately he passed away. The deceased runner was participating in his fourth half marathon and an avid runner,” organisers said in a brief statement. IOL
