Spanish runner suffered a stroke in a half marathon commemorating his uncle

The 2022 Dulse Half Marathon was a tragic scene for a family on May 22 in the town of Benavides de Orvigo, Spain. This race Tonyogera, One of the race organizers who died last year.Gala’s nephew JavierRunning a half marathon, he suffered a stroke at a distance of 100 meters from the finish line and died at the scene.

according to Spanish news Diario DeleonJavier was rounding the final turn of the race when he lost control of his body and fell on the pavement. His collapse triggered an alarm, and race officials treated a 24-year-old child. After several attempts at CPR, he was transferred to a medical helicopter and rushed to a nearby hospital in Leon, 30 minutes away.

It was Report later He died while he was being treated on the course, and the cause was identified as a stroke.

After the tragedy, race officials suspended the rest of the race and awards ceremony to commemorate Javier and his uncle Tono. Only 91 runners finished the half marathon. Result is The course was closed around 2:10.