New York City Marathon runner dies after collapsing in Central Park during final stretch

At mile 23, she sent another message saying “final stretch”.Shortly afterwards, Apa collapsed.

A bystander performed CPR before medical staff used a defibrillator and transported her to Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Despite efforts to save her, Apa died at 9.40 PM on Sunday.Her father told The New York Times that she died from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition involving muscle breakdown that can be triggered by intense physical activity.He described his daughter, a former college field hockey player, as being in “perfect health, perfect shape.

It’s unfathomable,” he said.Apa had recently begun an MBA programme at Charleston Southern University.New York Road Runners, which organises the marathon, expressed condolences to her family and friends.The organisation said the last marathon participant to die following a medical incident was in 2024.

New York City Marathon runner dies after collapsing in Central Park during final stretch November 3, 2026.