Race participant dies after completing Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon

SINGAPORE: A participant at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 has died after completing the race, organisers said on Sunday (Dec 1).
“It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of a race participant at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024,” said a statement on the event’s Facebook page.
“After the completion of their race, the participant required and received immediate medical attention onsite before being transported to Singapore General Hospital,” it added.
“Our condolences go out to the participant’s family and friends, to whom we will continue to offer our support. We are grateful to the medical personnel who acted to provide immediate care to the participant.”
In response to CNA’s query, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it received a call for assistance near 1 Marina Boulevard at about 7.15am.
“SCDF’s assistance was not required,” it added.
This is the third death in the 23-year history of the race.
In 2016, 28-year-old British national John Gibson who took part in the half-marathon collapsed less than 1km from the finish line. He was found to have suffered sudden cardiac death from the onset of arrhythmia.
In 2011, 22-year-old Malcolm Sng died after running the half-marathon. He was later found to have been suffering from a heart condition and had died from acute coronary insufficiency.
Three race events took place at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Sunday: The marathon, half-marathon, and the Ekiden relay race.
The marathon, which spans 42.195km, starts at the F1 Pit Building and finishes at Anderson Bridge. Participants must be 18 and older.
Meanwhile, the half-marathon covers 21.1km, with the same start and finish locations as the marathon. Participants must be 16 and older.
The Ekiden relay race covers 42.195km like the marathon, but the distance is divided among five team members. Individual distances range from 2.6km to 14km, as outlined on the race website. Participants for the relay race must be 16 and older.
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, which began in 2002, attracts over 40,000 local and international runners annually.
More than 55,000 runners from around the world participated in the race this year, which was held over three days and featured five race event categories.