Participant required medical attention after finishing Standard Chartered Marathon, sent to SGH
A participant in the annual Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon required medical attention after completing their race.
They later passed away in hospital, according to a statement on the event’s Facebook page.
Source: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Facebook
Participant received immediate care at Standard Chartered Marathon
The statement, posted at 6.02pm on Sunday (1 Dec), noted that the participant received immediate assistance from medical personnel on-site.
They were subsequently transported to Singapore General Hospital (SGH) for further treatment.
Unfortunately, organisers confirmed “with great sadness” that the participant had passed away.
Source: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Facebook
Organisers extend condolences to family & friends
The marathon organisers expressed their condolences to the participant’s family and friends, pledging to continue offering support during this difficult time.
They also thanked the medical team for their swift response to the incident.
No additional details were provided about the participant or the specific race category they took part in.
Third fatality in Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon history
This marks the third time a participant has died in the 23-year history of Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.
Source: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Facebook
In 2011, a 22-year-old man died from acute coronary insufficiency after completing a half marathon, according to The Straits Times (ST).
It was later determined that he had suffered from a previously undetected abnormal coronary artery.
In 2016, a 28-year-old man, a Briton living in Hong Kong, collapsed 1km from the finish line during the half marathon.
It was later determined that he had suffered sudden cardiac death due to an irregular heartbeat.
Soh Rui Yong wins for the fifth time
This year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon held three races on Sunday — the marathon, half-marathon, and the Ekiden relay race.
The marathon lasts for 42.195km while the half-marathon covers 21.1km. The Ekiden goes the same distance as the marathon but is divided among five team members.
The marathon was won by on-and-off Singapore national runner Soh Rui Yong, who finished with a time of 2 hours, 46 minutes and 5 seconds.
Source: Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Facebook
This is the 33-year-old’s fifth national title won at the race.
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Featured image adapted from Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Facebook.
