MONTREAL – Record-setting times and attendance at Montreal’s annual marathon today were overshadowed by the death of one of its participants.
A man in his 30’s died in hospital after receiving treatment for cardiac arrest at the end of the race.
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Health officials say the heat and humidity made the race more difficult.
About 40 people received medical attention and 25 were taken to hospital.
A record 24,000 runners took part in the race compared to 20,600 last year.
First place finisher Kenyan Lunka Kipkemoi Chelimo set a new Montreal record, crossing the finish line in just under two hours 14 minutes.
On the women’s side, Ethiopian Serkalem Abrah finished in just over two hours 33 minutes.
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