London Marathon 2022: Man dies after collapsing during event
A 36-year-old man died after collapsing while running the London Marathon, organisers have confirmed.
The man, from south-east England, became unwell between miles 23 and 24 of the 26.2-mile event.
He received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance arrived within three minutes but he died later in hospital. His cause of death is not yet known.
In a statement, London Marathon Events expressed its "sincere condolences" to the man's family and friends.
The organisation said his relatives had requested privacy at this time, adding: "No further details will be released in accordance with their wishes.
"The cause of death will be established later through medical examination."
He received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance arrived within three minutes but he died later in hospital. His cause of death is not yet known.
In a statement, London Marathon Events expressed its "sincere condolences" to the man's family and friends.
The organisation said his relatives had requested privacy at this time, adding: "No further details will be released in accordance with their wishes.
"The cause of death will be established later through medical examination."