Army captain dies after collapsing during London Marathon

April 26, 2016 by Delia Innoma 0 Comments

Captain David Seath who died running the London marathon. See SWNS story SWRUNNER: The runner who died during the London Marathon was named yesterday as a popular Army captain. David Seath, 31, collapsed just three miles short of the finish line from a suspected cardiac arrest.Dozens of police and paramedics rushed to his aid and he was taken to St. Thomas' Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.His devastated friends are now planning to walk the final three miles and complete his run in his honour.

A runner who collapsed during Sunday’s London Marathon has died.

Army captain David Seath, 31, collapsed three miles from the finish after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.

Dozens of police and paramedics rushed to his aid and took him to St Thomas’ Hospital but he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

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His friends are now planning to walk the final three miles and complete his run in his honour.

A fundraising page has also been set up in his memory by fellow Army officer and close friend James Walker-McClimens, 34.

Collapsed marathon runner. Credit: @david_friend_01

 

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