US EditionFormer College Football Player Dies Running Brooklyn Half Marathon, Says Report
- A 31-year-old man named Charles Rogers died while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon on May 17, collapsing after about eight miles into the race.
- CPR was performed on-site, and he was taken to Maimonides Hospital but could not be resuscitated.
- Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, expressed condolences, stating, 'On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.'
- More than 28,000 runners were expected for the race, which included added safety measures due to the anticipated heat.
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Former college football player dies running Brooklyn Half Marathon, says report
A gleeful event resulted in tragedy when a 31-year-old runner suffered a medical emergency while competing in the Brooklyn Half Marathon Saturday morning, according to the New York Daily News.
Prayers Pouring In After Ex-College Football Player Drops Dead At 31
College Football’s 10 Most Intimidating Stadiums (1:16) Prayers are pouring in after a former college football player dropped dead during a half marathon at 31 years old.A former college football player collapsed and was pronounced dead during the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, May 17. The race, which featured close to 30,000 runners, got an early start on Saturday morning. However, one runner collapsed and died during Mile 8 of the race in…
Runner, 31, Dies at Brooklyn Half Marathon During His First Time Competing
The runner made it about eight miles into the course when he "experienced a medical incident"Getty FDNY ambulance (stock image)A 31-year-old man died while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, May 17The runner — who was participating in the race for the first time — made it about eight miles into the course when he "experienced a medical incident," race officials confirmed"On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepes…
31-year-old man dies running Brooklyn Half Marathon
A 31-year-old man collapsed and died while running the Brooklyn Half Marathon this morning, police and race officials said. The runner, who police identified as Charles Rogers, of Manhattan, was participating in the race for the first time. He made it to about the 8-mile mark at Ocean Parkway and 18th Ave. when he experienced a medical incident and collapsed at 8:11 a.m., race organizers said. Medics administered CPR at the scene, then rushed th…
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