Runner dies after collapsing near finish of New York City Marathon

Runner dies after collapsing near finish of New York City Marathon

A 24-year-old runner, identified by her family as Rachel Apa, collapsed near the finish line of the New York City Marathon on 31 October and later died, with officials citing rhabdomyolysis as a possible cause. Earlier reports said the athlete was a first-time marathon participant and a former collegiate competitor.

Her father, Steve Apa, and emergency responders said she was treated on-site and then taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The New York Road Runners and medical teams highlighted the rarity of the condition in endurance events.

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Unnamed runner Steve Apa (father) Runner's mother New York Road Runners Emergency medical workers Mount Sinai Hospital Parkinson’s Foundation Bucknell University

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Central Park, New York City, United States Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, United States Pennsylvania, United States Charleston, South Carolina, United States Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States New York City Marathon route, New York City, United States

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CNN • 4 Նոյ 13:00

A 24-year-old participant collapsed a few miles from the finish line of the New York City Marathon and later died, with officials citing rhabdomyolysis as a possible cause.

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Yahoo Health • 4 Նոյ 01:44

A 24-year-old first-time marathon participant collapsed at mile 24 of the 2026 New York City Marathon and died from rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle-breakdown condition linked to extreme exertion.

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CBS News • 3 Նոյ 19:21

A 24-year-old marathon participant collapsed at mile 24 of the New York City Marathon and died after treatment, with her father attributing the death to rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle-breakdown condition.

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TODAY.com • 3 Նոյ 17:40

Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old former collegiate athlete, collapsed near mile 24 of the New York City Marathon and died from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition linked to extreme exertion.

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NBC News • 3 Նոյ 15:26

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