30-year-old runner dies after Standard Chartered Marathon

21-01-2024 12:30 HKT

One runner died, and 34 runners were hospitalized after the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 took place this morning.

At 12.12 pm, a 30-year-old man suddenly fainted on the platform of Tin Hau MTR Station, and the platform staff were alerted of the incident.

The victim - surnamed Zhang - was later taken to Ruttonjee Hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment, but was eventually confirmed dead.

It is suspected that he collapsed due to feeling unwell after completing the half-marathon, according to sources.

Some athletes felt unwell or suffered sprains and required assistance to leave the track during the race.

By noon, a total of 842 injured individuals had been treated, mostly for bruises and sprains. As of 1.30 pm, 34 people were sent to the hospital, with one male runner collapsed near the finishing line in Victoria Park during the 10-kilometer race.

The race committee provided immediate treatment, and although his heart stopped for a while, his condition improved after receiving emergency care.

One man remained in critical, and four men were in serious condition, according to Hospital Authority.

Around 74,000 runners participated in the event, similar to pre-pandemic levels.

(Updated at 2.10 pm)