Milwaukee Lakefront half marathon runner John Meise identified after death

John Meise, 36, has been identified as the runner who died during the Milwaukee Lakefront half marathon on October 4. He collapsed on the Hoan Bridge and was taken to Froedtert Hospital, where he later died. Meise, a resident of Waukesha, had no prior medical history according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. Race organizers expressed their sadness over the incident and praised the emergency responders who supported the event. Meise's death follows another recent fatality involving a triathlete at the IRONMAN 70.3 in Madison, raising concerns about runner safety in long-distance events.

• 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Lakefront half marathon runner who died has been ID'd