The race began from the Jacques Cartier bridge at around 8:30 a.m. Sunday. (Photo courtesy race ambassador Bruny Surin, from his Twitter feed.)
Runner's Death Casts Shadow Over 21st Montreal Marathon -- CTV
MONTREAL — Tragedy struck the Montreal Marathon Sunday morning as a 30-year-old male participant collapsed during the race and died following the subsequent ambulance ride. Officials have not yet revealed further information.
The man fell to the ground at Rosemont and Pie IX, according to Urgences Sante spokesman Guy St-Pierre who said the man was likely killed by heart attack.
Many other racers were treated for various malaises, according to St-Pierre, who said it could be due to unseasonably humid weather.
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My Comment: it was hot and humid yesterday .... something that probably did not help.
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