Following the 13.1 mile race of the Los Angeles Marathon, a woman has died after collapsing at the finish line, her family and event organisers have said.
The deceased, Trisha Paddock, 46, who suffered a cardiac arrest passed away on Sunday March 20, after running the race through Los Angeles.
Erik Scott, of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), said on Sunday that Ms Paddock was suffering from “a medical complaint that escalated to a witnessed cardiac arrest”, Deadline reported.
“Medical aid was quickly provided by over a dozen personnel, including LAFD Cycle Teams, and the patient was rapidly treated and transported to a local hospital,” Mr Scott said.
On a GoFundMe site, a family friend said Ms. Paddock died on Sunday night after being put on life support.
“Anyone who knows Ryan, Trisha, or any of their amazing children knows that they are truly incredible people,” said Dan Combs, a family friend, on the fundraising page. “Please consider donating to this special family to assist with medical bills and other critical expenses.”
“This is a devastating loss, and our deepest sympathies go out to her family and loved ones,” said the Los Angeles Marathon on Facebook on Wednesday.
“We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all the first responders, paramedics, and medical personnel who were immediately on the scene.”