Runner dies after taking part in marathon

London: A runner lost his life after taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon organised on Sunday.

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According to a statement from the organisers, the runner was attended by a medical emergency team on the course, then taken to University Hospital of Wales where he died, reports the BBC.

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The identity of the runner has, however, not been disclosed.

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“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of the runner who tragically passed away after taking part in the event,” said Run 4 Wales Chief Executive Matt Newman.

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“Everyone connected with the race is devastated,” he added.

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Last year, two British participants died as they went into cardiac arrest after crossing the finish line.

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Over 27,000 runners took part in Sunday’s race, where Leonard Langat from Kenya won the men’s race while his compatriot Lucy Cheruiyot emerged victorious in the women’s event.

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