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Fox News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
College tennis player, 21, dies after collapsing during Pennsylvania half-marathon
Toby Atwood, a rising senior at Thiel College and a member of the women's tennis team, suddenly died over the weekend after collapsing during a half-marathon in Pennsylvania, school officials confirmed. The 21-year-old Pennsylvania native was participating in the Presque Isle Half Marathon in Erie on Sunday when she collapsed and died. Atwood's cause of death was not immediately known. "Toby was entering her senior year at Thiel College and was an accomplished student, athlete, and leader throughout her time at the College. Her presence touched the lives of so many, and she will be deeply missed," Vice President for Student Life and Athletics Michael McKinney said in a letter sent to the community. "During this heartbreaking time, we mourn for Toby and extend our heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends, classmates, teammates, coach, instructors, and all who knew her." Atwood was described as a "standout" student, who maintained a 4.0 GPA as a business administration and accounting double major. Attending Thiel College on a full scholarship, Atwood served as the president of Zeta Tau Alpha and was recently inducted into Chi Eta Sigma, the National Commerce Honorary Society. "Toby was a light in everyone's life. There was never a dull moment with her and she was always there for the people she loved when they needed it," the women's fraternity said in a statement. "Toby truly left her mark while she was with us. She was seen as a leader, role model and mentor. She was strong, resilient, and never afraid to speak her mind. There will forever be a hole in our hearts and our chapter without her. She has touched the lives of so many." Atwood was co-captain of the women's tennis team. As a freshman, she won four singles and two doubles matches. She was recently honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for her academic success – marking her second such honor in the past two seasons.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Thiel College Fraternity Mourns the Passing Away of 21-Year-Old Rising Senior
Images via Thiel College website: Toby Atwood A heartbreaking loss has touched the Thiel College community and beyond. Toby Atwood, a student-athlete from Armstrong County, tragically passed away on July 20th after collapsing during the Presque Isle Half Marathon in Erie. The event, hosted by the Erie Runners Club, turned somber as the news spread of Toby's sudden passing. The exact cause of the 21-year-old's passing has not yet been determined, but the impact of her loss is deeply felt by classmates, teammates, and all who knew her. Toby Atwood: A Student With Many Crown Jewels Thiel College shared that Atwood was an exceptional student and leader in every sense. She was double majoring in business administration and accounting, and had earned one of the college's prestigious full scholarship awards. Despite her busy schedule, she maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA. She was a member of the class of 2026 and was also the co-captain of the women's tennis team and served as president of the Zeta Tau Alpha women's fraternity. The 21-year-old was also a member of the National College Honor Society and was recently inducted into Chi Eta Sigma, an honorary society for excellence in commerce. A funeral service for Atwood will be held this Saturday at Center Hill Covenant Brethren Church in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo As the Thiel College community mourns this heartbreaking loss, the college has made counseling services available to support students and staff during this difficult time. Tributes Pour In After Toby Atwood's Death The Vice President for Student Life and Athletics, Michael McKinney, said in a message to the campus community, 'Her presence touched the lives of so many, and she will be deeply missed. During this heartbreaking time, we mourn for Toby and extend our heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends, classmates, teammates, coach, instructors, and all who knew her.' Toby's brother, Jaret, spoke to Pittsburgh's Action News 4 and said, She was, without a doubt, the best sister there was. She was all of our best friends – my brother, my mom, everyone's best friend in our family.' He added, 'She was the hardest-working, most determined person anybody would ever meet. Anybody she ever met, she left an impact on — whether it was for one day or you knew her for 21 years.' Also read: From fashion runways to racetracks, Toni Breidinger redefines what it means to be a NASCAR star Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Standout college tennis player, 21, collapses and dies during half marathon
A 21–year–old college tennis player died tragically during a half marathon in Pennsylvania last weekend. Toby Atwood of Armstrong County was a student–athlete at Thiel College – a private university in Greenville, Pennsylvania. While running the Presque Isle Half Marathon in Erie on Sunday, Atwood suddenly collapsed and died. The event was organized by the Erie Runners Club. After collapsing, the college senior was rushed to UPMC Hamot hospital in Erie. Atwood later died in the hospital's emergency room, and her death was determined to be 'cardiac–related,' according to Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook. Atwood was a member and co–captain of her college's women's tennis team. 'Her presence touched the lives of so many, and she will be deeply missed,' Thiel College Vice President for Student Life and Athletics Michael McKinney said in a news release. 'During this heartbreaking time, we mourn for Toby and extend our heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends, classmates, teammates, coach, instructors, and all who knew her.' Toby Atwood (pictured) - a 21–year–old college tennis player - died tragically during a half marathon in Pennsylvania last weekend Toby Atwood of Armstrong County was a student–athlete at Thiel College – a private university in Greenville, Pennsylvania Atwood later died in the hospital's emergency room, and her death was determined to be 'cardiac–related' In a Facebook post, the Erie Runners Club said it was 'saddened and distraught' about Atwood's death. 'Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends,' the post said. According to race officials, 1,323 people registered for the half marathon, which consists of loops around Presque Isle State Park. No other injuries were reported after Sunday's 13.1 mile race. Atwood was a business administration and accounting double major, and she maintained a 4.0 average while holding the number one position on the women's tennis team. According to her obituary, Atwood also worked as a bartender at the Wick City Saloon and served as President of Student Athletics. 'She enjoyed working out at the gym and running, she was the best candy salad maker. Toby loved Chipotle and Toby Keith,' her obituary said. 'Toby was the best daughter, sister, and friend. She had the brightest light. Toby was successful in everything she did, the world was a better place with her in it. She was beautiful, funny, smart, strong, and a beautiful human being, she will never be forgotten,' the obituary continued. 'She enjoyed working out at the gym and running, she was the best candy salad maker. Toby loved Chipotle and Toby Keith,' her obituary said Atwood was a business administration and accounting double major, and she maintained a 4.0 average while holding the number one position on the women's tennis team According to her obituary, Atwood also worked as a bartender at the Wick City Saloon and served as President of Student Athletics Atwood is not the first young and athletic person to pass away after competing in running events. In June, two 24–year–old Irish athletes – Olivia Tuohy and Ellen Cassidy – tragically died within a week of each other after competing in separate half marathons in Scotland and Ireland. Back in May, former Minnesota football player Charles Rogers died after going into cardiac arrest during the Brooklyn Half Marathon. Also in May, 28-year-old runner Jon Devereux died after collapsing during the Great Bristol Run half marathon in England.
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
‘Role model' college athlete collapses and dies at half-marathon, PA officials say
A collegiate athlete approaching her final year of college died after she collapsed during a half-marathon race, Pennsylvania school officials say. Thiel College said Toby Atwood was running the Presque Isle Half Marathon in Erie on July 20 when she collapsed for unknown reasons. She was taken to a hospital, where she died, Erie News Now reported. Race organizers confirmed the runner's death in a July 22 post on Facebook. Those close to her said running half marathons were among her favorite favorite activities. Doctors revealed to Atwood's family that she had a heart arrhythmia, according to the Leader Times. Atwood was an incoming senior at Thiel College, where she was a member of the school's tennis team. She was named co-captain during the 2024 season, which she participated in as the program's No. 1 singles player. The program said in a Facebook post it would be playing the upcoming season 'with heavy hearts, but with her love to carry us through.' The 21-year-old from from Kittanning, Pennsylvania, was also a 4.0 student and the president of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority on her campus. 'Toby truly left her mark while she was with us,' her sorority said. 'She was seen as a leader, role model and mentor. She was strong, resilient, and never afraid to speak her mind.' According to a GoFundMe, Atwood's presence 'could light up an entire room.' She was known for her positivity and 'genuine enthusiasm for life.' 'Toby excelled in everything she loved — wrestling, tennis, running — and poured her heart into all of it,' loved ones said. 'It is both a sorrowful and heartwarming truth that she passed away doing something she was so passionate about. She was one of the most hardworking, resilient, and kind individuals one could ever meet.' Thiel College is in Greenville, about an 80-mile drive northwest from Pittsburgh.
CBS News
7 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Beloved college student from Pittsburgh area dies after collapsing during half marathon in Erie
A Thiel College student from Armstrong County died after collapsing during the Presque Isle Half Marathon in Erie over the weekend. Toby Atwood, a student-athlete at the private college in Greenville, Pennsylvania, died on Sunday during the event put on by the Erie Runners Club, officials said on Tuesday. A cause of death was not immediately known. The Kittanning native and Armstrong Junior-Senior High School graduate was a rising senior and a member of the college's women's tennis team. "Her presence touched the lives of so many, and she will be deeply missed," Thiel College Vice President for Student Life and Athletics Michael McKinney said in a news release. "During this heartbreaking time, we mourn for Toby and extend our heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends, classmates, teammates, coach, instructors, and all who knew her." The news release said Atwood was a business administration and accounting double major, received one of Thiel's full scholarship awards and maintained a 4.0 GPA while being co-captain of the women's tennis team. Atwood, a member of the National College Honor Society, was recently inducted into Chi Eta Sigma, the honorary society for commerce, and was the president of the Zeta Tau Alpha women's fraternity, the college said. In a post on Facebook, the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity said the 21-year-old was a "light in everyone's life" who "touched the lives of so many." "There was never a dull moment with her and she was always there for the people she loved when they needed it," the national organization for the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity said in the post. "Toby truly left her mark while she was with us. She was seen as a leader, role model and mentor. She was strong, resilient, and never afraid to speak her mind. There will forever be a hole in our hearts and our chapter without her." Thiel College said counseling services are available to students and employees. Funeral services for Atwood are still being finalized.
