31-yr-old runner dies after collapsing during marathon at Nandi Hills
A 31-year-old runner died after collapsing during a marathon at Nandi Hills, India, with cardiac arrest suspected as the cause. Despite receiving immediate medical attention and being rushed to a hospital, he could not be revived.
Why it matters
This incident raises questions about the health screening protocols and medical preparedness required for high-intensity endurance events.
CHIKKABALLAPUR: A 31-year-old runner died after collapsing during Monsoon Marathon at Nandi Hills Sunday morning. He is suspected to have suffered a cardiac arrest.Amandeep Singh Jagade, a Punjab native, was living in Bengaluru and working for a private company at Manyata Tech Park.The marathon, organised at Nandi Hills, featured 10km and 21km categories and drew more than 4,500 participants. Amandeep was taking part in the 21km run when he collapsed while descending the hill around 9.10am, after completing about half the route.He was immediately taken to Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital in Muddenahalli, where the doctors attempted to revive him. However, he was declared dead.His body has been kept at the hospital mortuary, while Nandi Giridhama police are awaiting the arrival of his family to conduct the post-mortem examination. Police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating.The marathon began around 6.30am.
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