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24-year-old Rachel Apa collapses and dies during New York City Marathon

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 12:36 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

24-year-old Rachel Apa collapses and dies during New York City Marathon

Summary

Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old woman, collapsed two miles from the finish line during the New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026. Her father reported that she died from rhabdomyolysis, a condition that can occur after intense physical exertion. Apa was participating in her first marathon, running for the Parkinson’s Champions team in honor of her grandfather. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding her collapse is expected to follow.

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By the Numbers

•Rachel Apa collapsed in Central Park during the marathon.
•She was running her first marathon, honoring her late grandfather.
•Her father stated she died from rhabdomyolysis.
•The marathon took place on November 1, 2026.
•An investigation into her death is expected.

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12:36 PMThe Guardian Sport — 24-year-old woman dies after collapsing in final stages of New York City Marathon

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Father says Rachel Apa died from rhabdomyolysis Runner was former college athlete in ‘perfect shape’ A 24-year-old woman died after collapsing during the final stages of Sunday’s New York City Marathon, her father has said. Rachel Apa’s father, Steve Apa, told the New York Times his daughter was in Central Park, two miles from the end of the race, when she collapsed. It was Rachel’s first marathon and she was running as part of the Parkinson’s Champions team in honor of her late grandfather, who suffered from the disease. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Tom Lutz in New York

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