Rachel Apa NYC Marathon Death
Runner Dies of Rhabdomyolysis During NYC Marathon
Rachel Apa, 24, died from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition caused by muscle overexertion, after collapsing near mile 24 of the NYC Marathon.
Rachel Apa, a first-time marathon runner, collapsed during the NYC Marathon and later died at Mount Sinai Hospital. Her father confirmed the cause of death as rhabdomyolysis, a condition resulting from extreme muscle exertion.