Runner collapses after crossing marathon finish line

Competitor treated in hospital for suspected heart attack

General view of the start of the Dublin Marathon. Photograph: INPHO/James Crombie
General view of the start of the Dublin Marathon. Photograph: INPHO/James Crombie

A man is in serious condition in hospital after collapsing at the finish line of today’s Dublin marathon.

The man, in his late 20s, was treated for a suspected heart attack just after completing the 26-mile race.

He is said to be in a serious but stable condition at St Vincent’s hospital in Dublin.

Organisers said the man was treated by members of St John’s Ambulance just after he came across the finish line.

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“We are very concerned about his wellbeing,” a spokewoman said.

“He was a competitor and he collapsed at the finish line. Members of St John’s Ambulance treated him and he was taken to hospital almost immediately.”