Man in his 20s dies after collapsing at Dublin half-marathon

The runner passed away at the event in Phoenix Park this afternoon.

A 23-YEAR-old man has died after collapsing at the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon.

Event organisers confirmed the runner passed away at the race, which took place this afternoon in the Phoenix Park.

With great regret we must confirm that a 23yr old man passed away at today's race. We ask that you respect the family's privacy at this time
— Irish Life Dublin Marathon (@dublinmarathon) September 19, 2015

Dublin Marathon / Twitter

RTÉ reports that the man was pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown after suffering a “cardiac event” close to the finishing line.

In a Facebook post, organisers thanked the St John’s Ambulance medical team, and expressed condolences to the man’s friends and family.

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