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College Student From Dies After Collapsing During Half Marathon

ERIE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 23 – Toby Atwood, a 21-year-old senior with a 4.0 GPA and campus leadership roles, died from cardiac-related causes after collapsing during the Presque Isle Half Marathon, officials said.

  • On Sunday, Toby Atwood, a Thiel College senior, collapsed during the Presque Isle Half Marathon in Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • The Thiel College senior held a 4.0 GPA, was inducted into Alpha Chi, and served as women’s tennis co-captain.
  • According to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook, Toby Atwood received on-site medical attention during the Erie half-marathon and died in the emergency room on Sunday.
  • The Erie Runners Club said it was ‘totally saddened and distraught’ and offered thoughts and prayers, while Vice President Michael McKinney said she ‘will be deeply missed’.
  • A GoFundMe has been set up, fundraising to cover the family’s funeral expenses, and a funeral service is scheduled Saturday at Center Hill Covenant Brethren Church.
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WPXI broke the news in on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
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