A 29-year-old man participating in the half marathon in yesterday's Marathon Singapore died during the run by collapsing 1 km away from the winning line which is the Padang
It seems that all the pre race physicals are done, and the casualties happened after in spite of the health checks. The runners was named as Mr John Gibson, a Briton living resident in Hong Kong. Previous cases include local Malcolm Sng. The cause of death was undisclosed coronary defects.
Previous reported case include the Spartan Race held in Batam.
The point is for all to prove oneself to be fitter of the fits and tougher than the rest.
Well , one could say the organisers have their hands full including ambulalnce support, and all necessary AED and manpower to administer life support. For some if sets a personal record but the cost is very damaging and high, it generates a lot of supporting teams.
It seems that all the pre race physicals are done, and the casualties happened after in spite of the health checks. The runners was named as Mr John Gibson, a Briton living resident in Hong Kong. Previous cases include local Malcolm Sng. The cause of death was undisclosed coronary defects.
Previous reported case include the Spartan Race held in Batam.
The point is for all to prove oneself to be fitter of the fits and tougher than the rest.
Well , one could say the organisers have their hands full including ambulalnce support, and all necessary AED and manpower to administer life support. For some if sets a personal record but the cost is very damaging and high, it generates a lot of supporting teams.
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