Runner dies after collapsing during half marathon
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A 37-year-old man died Sunday after collapsing while taking part in a marathon event in Arkansas.
Michael Kelly, of Little Rock, collapsed about 11:30 a.m. local time at the 11-mile mark during the 13.1-mile half marathon, being held as part of the Little Rock Marathon festival, KARK-TV reported.
He was taken to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences where he was pronounced dead.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}His cause of death was unknown and an autopsy will be performed Monday.
It is the second time a runner has died during the annual event. The last time was in 2008.
Little Rock Marathon Director Gina Pharis said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened and extend our sympathy in a serious way to the family. We've been through this before and it's not easy."
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