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| Two men die after taking part in Cardiff half marathon | Two men die after taking part in Cardiff half marathon |
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| Two men have died after collapsing at the finish line of the Cardiff half marathon. | Two men have died after collapsing at the finish line of the Cardiff half marathon. |
| The runners, aged 25 and 32, are believed to have had cardiac arrests after taking part in the annual race alongside 25,000 competitors. | The runners, aged 25 and 32, are believed to have had cardiac arrests after taking part in the annual race alongside 25,000 competitors. |
| Local media reported that the 32-year-old collapsed in front of his wife and one-year-old child, and the 25-year-old had been running the half marathon with his girlfriend. A witness told WalesOnline that spectators tried to help save the men. | Local media reported that the 32-year-old collapsed in front of his wife and one-year-old child, and the 25-year-old had been running the half marathon with his girlfriend. A witness told WalesOnline that spectators tried to help save the men. |
| An emergency team on the finish line attended to both men, who were taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where they died. | An emergency team on the finish line attended to both men, who were taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where they died. |
| Half marathon organisers Run 4 Wales said the deaths were the first in the event’s 15-year history. “This is a terrible tragedy for the families. Our deepest sympathies go out to their family and friends,” said chief executive Matt Newman. | Half marathon organisers Run 4 Wales said the deaths were the first in the event’s 15-year history. “This is a terrible tragedy for the families. Our deepest sympathies go out to their family and friends,” said chief executive Matt Newman. |
| “The emergency services reacted to this terrible situation with great speed and professionalism. Everyone connected with the race is devastated.” | “The emergency services reacted to this terrible situation with great speed and professionalism. Everyone connected with the race is devastated.” |
| Police said the men’s next of kin had been informed. | Police said the men’s next of kin had been informed. |
| One runner, speaking anonymously, told WalesOnline: “I heard someone was taken ill at the end of the race, but to discover two people have died is truly shocking. | |
| “It is a well-organised race with a lot of medical back-up. I’m just so sad for the people and their families.” | |
| The race started at 10am on Sunday on a route that passed via the Wales Millennium Centre, the Cardiff Bay Barrage and Roath Park. | The race started at 10am on Sunday on a route that passed via the Wales Millennium Centre, the Cardiff Bay Barrage and Roath Park. |
| The marathon is the second-biggest half marathon in the UK, behind the Great North Run in Newcastle, attracting thousands of runners every year. | The marathon is the second-biggest half marathon in the UK, behind the Great North Run in Newcastle, attracting thousands of runners every year. |
| The deaths follow a fatality at the London marathon in April when 29-year-old MasterChef contestant Matt Campbell collapsed during record temperatures at the event, reaching 24.1C (73.3F). | |
| The professional chef from the Lake District had been running his first London marathon when he collapsed and died at the 22.5 mile mark. | |
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