The 50th edition of Half marathon of Elchewhich was being a success of participation and organization in the celebration of its golden weddinghas been dyed in mourning with the fdeath of a 21-year-old runner, who collapsed on arrival at the finish line.
The heat, with temperatures close to 30 degrees, have been the protagonist of the Elche event, which is considered the oldest 21 kilometer and 97 meter race in the world.
After crossing the finish line, the young athlete from Elche has fallen striking. Quickly, the toilets in charge of the test, have attended and dor 20 minutes they have been practicing cardio-respiratory massages to try to revive him. Seeing that they got it, a Samur ambulance has transferred him to the General Hospital of Elche, where for 40 years they have continued trying to save his lifebut, finally, they have not been able to get ylThe doctors have certified his death.as confirmed to this newspaper by members of the organization of the Elche Half Marathon.
This unfortunate incident has not been the only one. VSeveral more runners have also suffered a series of collapses, although, in principle, they have not been so seriousbut, also, they have needed the transfer to the hospital center.
From the organization, both the Elche Decathlon Athletics Club as well as the Sports Department of the City Council, deeply regret this black event that has left everyone broken and that they have pledged to hold a test that has been an example of organization and that had all the required sanitary measures.
