Runner dies during the Brooklyn Half Marathon: Officials

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A 31-year-old runner died during the Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday afternoon, according to a spokesperson for the New York Road Runners.

It was the runner’s first time participating in the race, according to officials.

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Officials say the runner experienced a medical episode around mile eight of the 13-mile course.

CPR was administered onsite to the runner…

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