Humidity hit RBC Brooklyn Half, killing one runner and hospitalizing 16

The warm conditions of the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday morning caused temperatures to reach mid-20s at the start of the race, killing one and hospitalizing 16 others.

Runner identified as Flatbush in New York David Reichmann.. The 32-year-old boy was arrested on the Connie Island promenade after the half marathon and was immediately taken to Connie Island Hospital where he was sentenced to death. New York Road Runner.

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The race is held annually by NYRR. This year, 22,000 participants finished from the Brooklyn Museum through Prospect Park and on the Coney Island promenade.This year’s race Abnormally warm condition, The temperature at 9am was 23 degrees Celsius and the humidity was 85 percent.

Thick fog recommendations are valid everywhere this morning until at least 9am. When the fog disappears, temperatures warm up in the 80’s and 90’s. As a result, heat recommendations are being implemented in parts of our area.Don’t forget to visit https://t.co/0cofXEqkfH For more information. pic.twitter.com/lN30mW5UQO

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according to the NY post, Sixteen runners, including Reichmann, were taken from the race to the hospital. Four of them are dealing with serious injuries caused by falling near the finish line.

Patricio Castillo Won the men’s half marathon at 63:58 in Mexico, Erin Gregoire A woman in New York, NY won the women’s race at 1:12:54. This was the first year that the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) played both roles. Exclusive title partner Race’s exclusive financial services and investment banking partner.