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A woman running the NYC marathon for charity dies 2 miles from the finish
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A young Pennsylvania woman running the New York City Marathon for the first time to raise money for Parkinson’s disease research collapsed just over two miles from the finish line and later died. Authorities say 24-year-old Rachel Apa of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, collapsed on Sunday as she approache…
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Doctors told the family that she had died of rhabdomyolysis, a serious and rare condition that causes muscles to break down due to overexertion, trauma, medications or an underlying health condition.
A 24-year-old runner died during Sunday’s New York City Marathon after collapsing near mile 24, just two miles shy of crossing the finish line. The NYPD confirmed the young woman experienced a medical episode around Central Park, where runners take the final miles of the 26.2-mile course.
A 24-year-old runner died during Sunday’s New York City Marathon after collapsing near mile 24, just two miles shy of crossing the finish line. The NYPD confirmed the young woman experienced a medical episode around Central Park, where runners take the final miles of the 26.2-mile course.
Father says Rachel Apa died from rhabdomyolysis Runner was former college athlete in ‘perfect shape’ A 24-year-old woman died after collapsing during the final stages of Sunday’s New York City Marathon , her father has said.
The New York City marathon runner who died after collapsing just two miles from the finish line sent a string of heartbreaking texts to her dad during Sunday’s race.
A 24-year-old runner has died after suffering a medical incident during the New York City Marathon. Rachel Apa, who was running her first marathon, collapsed near Mile 24 before being rushed to a hospital, where she later died.
A young New York City Marathon runner who collapsed in the final stretch died from a rare muscle condition -- despite being in "perfect health," her devastated family has revealed.
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A 24-year-old runner died after taking part in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, according to officials from the New York Road Runners. Pennsylvania resident Rachel Apa died after collapsing at mile marker 24 of the marathon around 1:40 p.m.
Rachel Apa, 24, of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, reportedly died of rhabdomyolysis while running the New York City Marathon on Sunday. The rare condition causes the muscles break down, releasing toxins throughout the body.
Rachel Apa collapsed in Central Park. The cause of death was rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition that can be brought on by exertion, her father said.
A 24-year-old marathon runner collapsed and died two miles away from the finish line on Sunday. Rachel Apa, who was described as being in “perfect health,” was […]
New York City Marathon runner Rachel Apa was described as a lifelong athlete who was "always on the go," by loved ones and former teammates, following her tragic death at age 24 during Sunday's race from the rare muscular condition, rhabdomyolysis.
A young Pennsylvania woman running the New York City Marathon for the first time to raise money for Parkinson’s disease research collapsed just over two miles from the finish line and later died. Authorities say 24-year-old Rachel Apa of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, collapsed on Sunday as she approache…
Rachel Apa, 24, collapsed and died during her first New York City Marathon. A bystander who comforted her during her final moments shared the tragic scene.
Rachel Apa, 24, of Lewisberry, Pa., was approaching the 24-mile mark of the 26.2 mile race Sunday when she collapsed, according to the New York Police Department.
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