Runner dies after New York City Marathon collapse
Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old former college athlete, died after collapsing about two miles from the finish of the New York City Marathon. Her father told the New York Times that she died from rhabdomyolysis. Apa was running her first marathon and had been described by her family as physically fit.
Why it matters
The death renews attention on rare but serious medical risks during mass endurance events and the response available to runners.
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Part of the November 4, 2026 brief.