Young NYC Marathon Runner Collapses and Dies Two Miles From Finish Line
A 24-year-old runner in the New York City Marathon collapsed and died just two miles from the finish line, despite being in "perfect health, perfect shape", her father has said.
TL;DR
- Rachel Apa, 24, collapsed and died two miles before the finish line of the New York City Marathon.
- Her father stated she was in perfect health and shape, and died from rhabdomyolysis, a condition caused by muscle breakdown due to overexertion.
- Apa was running with the Parkinson's Foundation Champions to honor her grandfather who had the disease.
- She was a recent graduate of Bucknell University and worked as a product manager.
- The New York City Marathon had over 61,000 participants this year and broke the world record for largest marathon.