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Runner dies near finishing line of Hong Kong marathon race
Feb 5, 2012, 13:17 GMT
Hong Kong - A 26-year-old man died after collapsing Sunday near the finishing line of a Hong Kong marathon, organizers said.
The runner, who has not been named, was metres from the finish line of the half-marathon race when he collapsed. He was taken to hospital where he was certified dead.
Two other runners were in critical condition in hospital after collapsing during the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon races which comprised 10 kilometres, half-marathon and full marathon events, police said.
A record field of nearly 70,000 people took part in the races, the 16th year of the Hong Kong Marathon. Weather conditions and pollution levels were described as good for running.
Ethiopian Dereje Ali won the men's full marathon race with a time of 2 hours and 11 minutes. Another Ethiopian, Misiker Demissie, won the women's marathon in 2 hours 30 minutes.
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