Monday, November 3, 2008

One man dies during NYC Marathon, 2 others suffer heart attacks

"One man died of cardiac arrest after completing the New York City Marathon on Sunday and two other runners suffered heart attacks during the Sunday race. Carlos Jose Gomes, 58, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, collapsed after crossing the finish line and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Jean-Louis Maubaret, 59, a French national, was listed in critical condition at a hospital after suffering a heart attack during the race. He was running beside his wife across the Queensboro Bridge when he collapsed. A third runner, reportedly a 41-year-old man, whose name has not been disclosed, also suffered a heart attack and was transported to a hospital" - AHN

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