50-Year-Old Man Collapses After Running Less Than 1km In Kallang Event
Many Singaporeans love sporting activities, and regular exercise is obviously good for one’s body.
However, enthusiasts should be careful when participating in such activities as there have been many sad stories of people meeting an untimely end.
The latest tragic story happened when a man collapsed during a 5,000m walk event at the Kallang Sports Centre.
Unfortunately, he passed away in hospital.
Meet includes all sorts of events
The 50-year-old was a participant in the All Comers Meet 2 on Saturday (19 Mar), The Straits Times (ST) reported.
The 3-day meet, which ends on 20 Mar, includes all sorts of athletics and track & field events like long jump, shot put and javelin.
It was held at the Home Of Athletics, located at Kallang Sports Centre and near the National Stadium.
Collapses after less than 1km
The man took part in the men’s 5,000m walk – open category, which started at 8am.
However, he collapsed after covering less than 1km, ST reported.
According to the results for the 2nd day of the meet, the event had just 4 participants. Besides the man who collapsed, the other 3 are aged 18 years old.
The unfortunate man’s timing is listed as “DNF” – did not finish.
Passes away in TTSH
After he collapsed, the first aid crew stationed at the Home of Athletics rushed over to help him.
An ambulance and paramedics arrived shortly after and conveyed him to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).
Unfortunately, he passed away there.
Singapore Athletics deeply saddened
Singapore Athletics (SA), which organised the event and is Singapore’s national track and field body, told ST that they’re deeply saddened by the incident.
They and the athletics community offered their condolences to the deceased’s family and will do their best to assist them.
However, they sought understanding from the public to give them space and privacy as they grieve.
SA will continue to review their procedures to ensure the safety of its athletes and officials.
Passing while doing what he loved
Seeing as the deceased took part in an event like this despite it being so early on a weekend morning, he must have loved sports very much.
Thus, his passing is indeed a tragedy, though at least he was doing what he loved.
MS News sends our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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Featured image adapted from Singapore Athletics.
