NYC Marathon Runner Dies From Rhabdomyolysis

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   Her father said she died from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition in which damaged muscles break down and release their contents into the bloodstream.

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• 4 Nov A runner died in the New York City Marathon. Have the risks changed as more people race?Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old runner, died during the New York City Marathon after collapsing near mile 24. Despite medical efforts, she could not be saved, drawing attention to the risks involved in marathon running despite its popularity. With record numbers of participants like the 61,146 runners who completed this year’s New York City Marathon, experts discuss whether the sport has become riskier over time, noting…CBC
• 4 Nov Young NYC Marathon runner collapses and dies two miles from finish lineRachel Apa, a 24-year-old runner from Pennsylvania who was participating in her first New York City Marathon to raise funds and honor her grandfather with Parkinson’s disease, collapsed near mile marker 24 in Central Park and later died due to rhabdomyolysis, according to her father. The race organizer, New York Road Runners, reported that Apa had texted her father expressing pain before collapsing; she was taken to…BBC
• 3 Nov Woman, 24, dies in NY marathon as father reveals she had rare conditionRachel Apa, a 24-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, collapsed and later died during the New York City Marathon on Sunday, just 3 kilometers from the finish line. Her father revealed she had rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition that can cause muscle breakdown during exertion. The city's medical examiner is investigating the cause of her death, while bystanders administered CPR and used a defibrillator before paramedics…ABC News (AU)
• 3 Nov A woman running the NYC marathon for charity dies 2 miles from the finishRachel Apa, a 24-year-old woman from Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, collapsed near the finish line of the New York City Marathon and later died despite efforts to resuscitate her. The incident occurred just over two miles from the end as she was running her first marathon to raise money for Parkinson’s disease research in memory of her grandfather. Emergency responders administered CPR and used a defibrillator but were…Toronto Star
• 3 Nov A woman running the NYC marathon for charity dies 2 miles from the finishRachel Apa, a 24-year-old woman from Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, collapsed and later died during the New York City Marathon on Sunday while running her first marathon to raise money for Parkinson’s disease research. The incident occurred just over two miles from the finish line in Central Park when she was struck by rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle breakdown condition. Despite emergency medical interventions including…The Independent
• 3 Nov NYC marathoner died from rare condition rhabdomyolysis, father saysRachel Apa, 24, collapsed during the TCS New York City Marathon due to rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition where muscle cells break down and release harmful substances into the bloodstream after intense exercise. Her father told The New York Times that she had been experiencing pain earlier in the race but did not reach Mile 25 as planned; medical staff administered CPR and used a defibrillator before transporting her…CBS News
• 3 Nov Healthy 24-year-old athlete dies just 2 miles from NYC marathon finish line after sending dad chilling textsRachel Apa, a 24-year-old former Division I field hockey player from Bucknell University, died during the New York City Marathon on November 1 when she collapsed just two miles from the finish line. Her father, Steve Apa, received chilling texts from her at mile 18 and 19 saying "Ow" and "Ow ow," respectively, but she did not respond after that despite his supportive messages encouraging her to push through…Fox News
• 3 Nov NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa was lifelong athlete, ‘always on the go’ before dying from rhabdomyolysisRachel Apa, a 24-year-old lifelong athlete and recent Bucknell University field hockey player, died from rhabdomyolysis during the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Her father described her as someone who was "always on the go," reflecting her dedication to sports and other activities. The Central Penn Field Hockey Club remembered Apa for her commitment and positive attitude towards her teammates.New York Post
• 3 Nov NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa told dad ‘I’ve never felt this good’ before collapsing in home stretchRachel Apa, a 24-year-old first-time marathon runner, died during the New York City Marathon after collapsing from rhabdomyolysis, a rare and potentially fatal condition. Just before her collapse near the home stretch, she texted her father at around 11:30 a.m., saying she had never felt better despite being nine miles into the race. Her father, Steve Apa, expressed his shock and disbelief over her unexpected death…New York Post
• 3 Nov Father shares final texts from 24-year-old runner who collapsed during NYC marathonRachel Apa, a 24-year-old runner participating in her first New York City Marathon, collapsed and later died due to rhabdomyolysis near mile marker 24 in Central Park on Sunday. Her father shared their final text exchanges leading up to the incident, showing how Rachel communicated with him during the race despite experiencing discomfort. Emergency medical workers responded but were unable to save her, and she was…NBC News

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