RUNNING TRAGEDY Man, 29, dies after collapsing during Great North Run half-marathon
A JOGGER has died having taken part in this year’s Great North Run.
The 29-year-old man died in hospital having collapsed on the course.
The race was halted while the emergency services helped the man, towards the end of the 13.1 mile route.
The Great Run Company confirmed that the man's next of kin have been informed.
A Great North Run spokeswoman said: "With great sadness, The Great Run Company confirms the death of a participant in the Great North Run on Sunday, 8 September 2024.
"A 29-year-old male collapsed, received immediate medical treatment, and later passed away in hospital."His next of kin have been informed.
"The whole organisational team at the Great North Run express their sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
"In respect of the wishes of the participant's family, no further details will be released.
"The cause of death will be determined in due course following medical examination."The Great North Run is thought to be the world's largest half marathon.
It takes place every year in North East England in September.Those taking part run from Newcastle-upon-Tyne to South Shields.
The run was devised by former Olympic 10,000m bronze medallist and BBC Sport commentator Brendan Foster.
The race was first held on June 28, 1981 and was originally billed as a fun run with 12,000 runners taking part.
In this year's race some 60,000 entrants took part.
Sir Mo Farah chose the Great North Run for his last ever race in 2023.
Wearing a bib that read "Sir Mo," the 40-year-old Olympic legend finished in 1:03:28.
Farah has previously won the race six times and was greeted by vast crowds of people lining the Coast Road, offering high fives as he approached the finish line.Kenyan long-distance runner Martin Mathathi holds the current men's course record with a time of 58.56 minutes in 2011.
In the women's event, the course record holder is held by fellow Kenyan Brigid Kosgei going round in 64.28 minutes.
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