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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Marathon tragedy as female runner dies after collapsing near finish line
The woman was rushed to hospital in an ambulance but passed away. A woman has died after collapsing near the finishing line while competing in a marathon. The tragedy unfolded earlier today and saw her rushed to hospital in an ambulance. But it was later confirmed that the woman - who is thought to be in her 20s or early 30s - had passed away in the road race and that her family had been notified. The Mirror reports she died after she collapsed just yards from the finish line of the Cork City Marathon, and that Cork City Council later confirmed that the woman had been pronounced dead. Her immediate family is understood to have been informed, and the Irish Health and Safety Executive is expected to issue a full statement on the incident this evening. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A spokesperson from the local council said: "Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away. "The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased." In a statement to national media, the organisers of the Cork City Marathon said: 'Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away. "The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.' The Cork City Marathon is one of the largest events of its type in the Republic of Ireland. More than 11,000 runners took part this year, participating in either the full marathon, half marathon or 10km event. The men's marathon was won by Chris Jeuken, who completed it in two hours and 18 minutes. Evelyn Twomey came first in the women's marathon with a time of two hours and 54 minutes. In the half marathon, the men's event winner was Jake O' Regan, who clocked in at one hour and six minutes, and Niamh Allen finished first in the women's event. She recorded a time of one hour and ten minutes. Irish athlete Fearghal Curtin won the men's 10k with a time of 29:46, and Hannah Steeds came first in the women's event with 34:51.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Thousands of runners take part in Cork city marathon
Thousands of runners have taken part in the Cork city marathon. The first runner across the line was Chris Jeuken from Co Clare. He finished the race in 2:18. Evelyn Twomey was the first woman to finish the race with a time of 2:54. Jake O'Regan and Niamh Allen won the half-marathon. Mr O'Regan finished the race in 1:06 and Ms Allen in 1:10. She finished third in the half-marathon overall. The 10km race was won by Fearghal Curtin in a time of 29:46, with Hannah Steeds winning the women's 10km in a time of 34:51. The marathon had 550 international participants from over 26 countries. More than 1,000 volunteers helped organise and supervise the event. A participant died at the race, according to Cork City Council. In a statement, the council said it is "deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away. "The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. "Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased."
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Clare athlete wins 2025 Cork City Marathon
Clare athlete Chris Jeuken has won the 2025 Cork City Marathon, three weeks after winning the Limerick half marathon. The Derg AC athlete romped home in 2 hours 18 minutes and 55 seconds. He was welcomed at the finishing line by his girlfriend Olivia Gurnett, who ran the 10km marathon. He said the win is particularly special as he has only recently returned after a six-month hiatus because of an ankle injury. He plans to do the Berlin and Armagh marathons later this year. Overall, nearly 11,000 runners and walkers participated in the marathon, half marathon, and 10k race. Demand for entries for this year was very high, with tickets selling out months in advance. The full marathon, in which just over 2,500 people were competing, began at 8.15am on Patrick's St. The half marathon event, which featured just over 4,200 runners, began on Monahan Rd two hours later at 10.15am. The 10km race began on Patrick's Street at 8.45am. Race supporters lined the streets to cheer on those participating, with large crowds taking up viewing positions along St Patrick's St, Grand Parade, St Patrick's Bridge, Turners Cross, Model Farm Rd, and by the Lough in advance of the main event. Runners turning from St Patrick's St onto the Grand Parade at the start of the 2025 Cork City Marathon. Picture: Jim Coughlan. Speaking to the Irish Examiner earlier this week, race director Eamon Hayes said that a city needs a marathon, and there would be no Cork event without the massive support of the running public. "Runners are amazing people. You have trained hard and maintained a healthy lifestyle for a long period of time. Living a healthy lifestyle by and large means less trips to the doctor, hospitals, and benefits society hugely," he said. Runners taking part in the 2025 Cork City Marathon. Picture: Eddie O'Hare "We welcome our runners from all over Ireland and indeed the world who all converge on our city this June weekend. You make a significant contribution to local businesses within the city. "So, thank you all." Read More Two men shot dead at popular Irish bar in Costa del Sol
