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New York City Marathon runner tragically dies at 24 after Central Park collapse

Yahoo Sports ·First reported 5h ago

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The New York City Marathon is one of the biggest public running spectacles in the world, but the 2026 race featured a tragedy with over 60,000 competitors pacing New York’s streets. Rachel Apa, 24, tragically passed away while running her…

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