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The 2024 edition of the Hong Kong Marathon left many in shock after a 30-year-old runner died and 44 other runners were hospitalised.
A 30-year-old man died after finishing the half marathon at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday, January 21.
After the race, the man was reportedly spotted sitting down on the platform at Tin Hau MTR station (near the finishing point of the race) by MTR staff at around 11.50 am. After he was approached by the staff and asked if he needed any help, he said he needed some rest but was otherwise fine.
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He was found passed out near the platform at 12.12 pm and he passed away after being admitted to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai for emergency treatment.
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As reported by the Hong Kong Free Pass, the Hospital Authority said that 44 runners had been admitted to emergency facilities at public hospitals by noon on Monday. Among them, one had died, one was in a critical condition, four were in a serious situation and eight were stable. Thirty had been released from the hospital.
Elsewhere, a male runner who ran in the 10-kilometre race was found unconscious after suffering a cardiac arrest near the finishing line but his condition improved after receiving on-site emergency treatment and being admitted to hospital.
The event organiser, Hong Kong, China Association of Athletics Affiliates, and sponsor Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited expressed their condolences to the runner's family who died.
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“The Organiser is contacting his family according to the information provided by the runner to understand their needs and is ready to provide them with suitable assistance.
“The Organiser reminds all runners to closely monitor their post-race physical condition and allow themselves recovery after the race.”
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