24-year-old woman dies after collapsing in final stages of New York City Marathon
A 24-year-old runner, Rachel Apa, died after collapsing during the New York City Marathon. Her father stated that she died from rhabdomyolysis, a condition involving muscle breakdown caused by intense physical exertion.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the physical risks associated with endurance sports and the importance of medical awareness for marathon participants.
Rachel Apa died after she collapsed in Central Park. Photograph: Peter Foley/UPI/Shutterstock Rachel Apa died after she collapsed in Central Park. Photograph: Peter Foley/UPI/Shutterstock New York City Marathon 24-year-old woman dies after collapsing in final stages of New York City Marathon Father says Rachel Apa died from rhabdomyolysis
Runner was former college athlete in ‘perfect shape’
Prefer the Guardian on Google A 24-year-old woman died after collapsing during the final stages of Sunday’s New York City Marathon , her father has said.
Rachel Apa’s father, Steve Apa, told the New York Times his daughter was in Central Park, two miles from the end of the race, when she collapsed. It was Rachel’s first marathon and she was running as part of the Parkinson’s Champions team in honor of her late grandfather, who suffered from the disease.
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