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NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa, 24, dies from rhabdomyolysis near finish line

First-time marathoner collapsed two miles from the end while running to honor her late grandfather.

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What to know

  • Rachel Apa, 24, collapsed two miles from the finish line of her first NYC Marathon on Sunday and died at Mount Sinai Hospital at 9:40 p.m.
  • Her death was caused by rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition triggered by heavy exercise in which muscle tissue breaks down and damages organs.
  • Apa was running to honor her late grandfather and was described as being in perfect health before the race; she sent distress texts to her father at miles 18 and 19.
  • This was the first death in an NYC Marathon since 2024, despite the event setting a world record for largest marathon with 61,146 finishers.

“My grandfather was my role model growing up. He taught me to stay active, push limits, and embrace challenges, shaping my love for sports and movement.”

Rachel Apa, Marathon runner · NY Post ↗

Rachel Apa Marathon runner, 24Steve Apa Rachel's fatherMichelle Apa Rachel's motherMichaela Nicholas Hospital social worker and spectatorNew York Road Runners Race organizer

NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa, 24, dies from rhabdomyolysis near finish line
NY Post

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  1. background

    Rachel Apa pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital — Apa was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center and pronounced dead at 9:40 p.m. Her father, Steve Apa, said she died from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition triggered by heavy exercise in which muscles break down.

  2. 3

    Rhabdomyolysis identified as cause of death

    Rhabdomyolysis, a condition in which damaged muscle tissue breaks down and releases its contents into the bloodstream, can cause kidney damage and organ failure. The Cleveland Clinic estimates approximately 26,000 people in the US develop the condition annually.

    1. 14 outlets Woman, 24, Dies from Rare Muscle Condition After Collapsing 2 Miles from Finish Line of New York City Marathon

      first by Yahoo Sports, 8d ago · also Mercury News, Chicago Tribune, CTV News, Orlando Sentinel, Baltimore Sun, Boston Globe +7

      12 more headlines
    2. 4 outlets NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa sent heartbreaking final text before dying on race day

      first by NY Post, 8d ago · also Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Times of India

      8 more headlines

    • NYC Marathon Runner Rachel Apa, 24, Dies From Rhabdomyolysis 2 Miles From the Finish Line https://www. eonline.com/videos/25195321000 01/nyc-marathon-runner-rachel-apa-24-dies-from-rhabdomyolysis-2-miles-from-the-finish-line?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Celebrity News @ celebrity-news-thenewsdesk

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    • SiRrogueKnight@noauthority.social

      Hmm... rhabdomyolosis? Now exactly what is that? rhabdomyolosis: damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly HEADLINE: NYC marathon runner, 24, dies just 2 miles from finish line after sending dad chilling texts. First-time NYC marathoner Rachel Apa collapsed at mile 24, reportedly from rhabdomyolosis https://www. foxnews.com/health/healthy-24-…

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    • An NYC Marathon runner died suddenly at 24. Her family says the cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare risk even for fit athletes. https://www. businessinsider.com/rhabdomyol ysis-risks-symptoms-nyc-marathon-death-2026-11?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Health & Fitness Insider @ health-fitness-insider-Insider

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  3. 2

    Details emerge of Apa's final hours and warning signs during race

    Her mother Michelle Apa filmed Rachel smiling at mile 14. At mile 18, Apa texted her father "Ow"; at mile 19 she sent "Ow, Ow". She sent no further messages after mile 23 despite her father's encouragement, but her final text indicated distress.

    “Ow, ow…”
    — Rachel Apa
  4. 1

    Rachel Apa collapses in Central Park during NYC Marathon

    The 24-year-old runner from Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, collapsed approximately two miles from the finish line of her first marathon while running for the Parkinson's Champions team. Spectator Michaela Nicholas, a hospital social worker, administered CPR at the scene.

    1. 11 outlets Runner, 24, Dies During Her First Marathon

      first by NYT Health, 8d ago · also NBC News, Yahoo Sports, ABC7 New York, ESPN, NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC Boston +4

      12 more headlines
    2. 7 outlets New York City Marathon runner tragically dies at 24 after Central Park collapse

      first by Yahoo Sports, 8d ago · also Globe and Mail, LA Times, Independent UK, 7NEWS, Daily Caller, The Times of India

      6 more headlines
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      https://www. europesays.com/us/1162258/ NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa dies after collapsing in Central Park two miles from finish line # America # deaths # marathons # Metro # NewYork # NewYorkCity # NewYorkCityMarathon # NewYork # NewYorkCity # NY # NYC # UnitedStates # UnitedStatesOfAmerica # UnitedStates # UnitedStatesofAmerica # US # USNews #…

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  1. 3 outlets NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa died from rare rhabdomyolysis, which causes muscles to disintegrate and poison the blood

    first by NY Post, 8d ago · also PhillyVoice, Business Insider

    2 more headlines
  2. 3 outlets 24-year-old woman dies after collapsing in final stages of New York City Marathon

    first by The Guardian, 8d ago · also Guardian Sport, Guardian

  3. 2 outlets NYC Marathon runner Rachel Apa told dad ‘I’ve never felt this good’ before collapsing in home stretch

    first by NY Post, 8d ago · also Yahoo Sports

    1 more headline

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