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Rachel Apa, 24, Dies After Collapsing During New York City Marathon

Rachel Apa died after collapsing during her first marathon, with her father identifying a rare muscle condition as the cause and reports differing on her distance from the finish.

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Report identifies Apa's first marathon as a charity run

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Father shares final texts sent during the marathon

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Report places Apa's collapse inside Central Park

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Family identifies rare muscle condition as cause of death

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  1. NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa was lifelong athlete, ‘always on the go’ before dying from rhabdomyolysis
    New York Post
  2. An NYC Marathon runner died suddenly at 24. Her family says the cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare risk that can even affect fit athletes.
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  3. Muere una joven atleta de 24 años en el maratón de Nueva York
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  4. 24-year-old dies after collapsing during her first New York City Marathon
    The Independent
  5. Runner, 24, Dies 2 Miles From NYC Marathon Finish Line
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