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Runner dies after Cardiff Half Marathon 2019, organisers say | Runner dies after Cardiff Half Marathon 2019, organisers say |
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A runner has died after the Cardiff Half Marathon, organisers have said. | A runner has died after the Cardiff Half Marathon, organisers have said. |
Run 4 Wales said the runner was seen by a medical emergency team on the course then taken to University Hospital of Wales where they died. | Run 4 Wales said the runner was seen by a medical emergency team on the course then taken to University Hospital of Wales where they died. |
The organisers said everyone connected with the race was "devastated" and a full review would be carried out. | The organisers said everyone connected with the race was "devastated" and a full review would be carried out. |
No more details about the person's identity have been revealed, with more statements to be made "in due course". | No more details about the person's identity have been revealed, with more statements to be made "in due course". |
'Terrible situation' | 'Terrible situation' |
Run 4 Wales chief executive Matt Newman said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of the runner who tragically passed away after taking part at the event. | Run 4 Wales chief executive Matt Newman said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of the runner who tragically passed away after taking part at the event. |
"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." |
Matt Jukes, Chief Constable at South Wales Police, tweeted: "Terribly sad news. My thoughts are with all those affected" | |
In 2018 Ben McDonald, 25, from Cardiff, and Dean Fletcher, 32, from Exeter, went into cardiac arrest and died after crossing the finishing line within three minutes of each other. | In 2018 Ben McDonald, 25, from Cardiff, and Dean Fletcher, 32, from Exeter, went into cardiac arrest and died after crossing the finishing line within three minutes of each other. |
No inquests took place, and a coroner's investigation found the pair died of natural causes. | No inquests took place, and a coroner's investigation found the pair died of natural causes. |
A record 27,500 runners signed up to take part in the 2019 event. | A record 27,500 runners signed up to take part in the 2019 event. |