A tragic incident occurred during the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday when a 31-year-old participant collapsed and later died, according to local law enforcement. The man, whose identity has not yet been released to the public, was in the midst of the race around 8:11 a.m. when he suddenly fell.
Emergency medical services were immediately on the scene and transported the man to Maimonides Medical Center. Despite the swift response and efforts of the medical team, the man could not be revived.
The Brooklyn Half Marathon, which took place on May 17, is a popular event that attracts a large number of participants. This year, over 28,000 runners were expected to partake in the 13.1-mile course, as reported by the New York Road Runners.
The race commenced near the Brooklyn Museum, with runners heading south on Washington Avenue. The course then led the participants through Prospect Park, where they completed a loop before exiting onto Ocean Parkway. The final stretch of the race took the runners to the finish line on the Coney Island Boardwalk.
The incident has cast a somber shadow over the event, which is typically a celebration of endurance and community spirit. The organizers and participants of the Brooklyn Half Marathon are expected to pay tribute to the deceased runner in the coming days.
The investigation into the cause of the man’s collapse and subsequent death is ongoing. Further details will be released as they become available.