Man, 42, dies in hospital after collapsing at the finish line of the London Marathon

A 42-year-old man has died after collapsing at the finish line of the London Marathon, organisers said today.
The man, who has not been named, was given medical attention immediately after finishing the race, but was pronounced dead at hospital.
Organisers Virgin Money said they wanted to ‘express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased’.
It is the first death in the event since 2012, when hairdresser Claire Squires collapsed a mile from the finish line and died later from cardiac failure.
The 30-year-old from North Kilworth, Leicestershire, had been raising money for the Samaritans.

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On your marks, get set, go! Runners at the start of the Virgin Money London Marathon

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Human achievement: Runners gather at The Mall after competing in the London Marathon

 

 

Young at heart: Runners recover after crossing the finish line at the end of the 2014 London Marathon on The Mall in Central London

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Exhausted: TV presenter Jenni Falconer (left) and former England footballer Michael Owen (right) recover from the run at the London Marathon finish

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Eighth: Mo Farah had made no secret this race was the toughest test of his career, and he suffered in the last quarter as the step up to 26.2 miles told

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Hard work: Mo Farah finished (lef) and is hugged by his wife Tania (right) after coming eighth in the race