64-Year-Old Runner Dies, 7 Other Participants Suffer Heart Attack During Mumbai Marathon
The 17th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon saw more than 50000 people participating but the event was overshadowed by more than half-a-dozen people suffering heart attack. Gajanan Maljalkar a 64-year-old participant died of cardiac arrest while running the marathon.
Seven people suffered heart attack while a 64 year-old man died of cardiac arrest after participating in the famous Mumbai Marathon on Sunday.
The 17th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon saw more than 50000 people participating, but the event was overshadowed by more than half-a-dozen people suffering heart attack during the run.
Gajanan Maljalkar, a 64-year-old participant, died of cardiac arrest while running the Tata Mumbai Marathon in the morning. He was declared brought dead, according to the hospital. While the other seven who suffered heart attack are currently being treated in the hospital.
Earlier in the day, it was Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray - who flagged off Dream Run, a 5.9-km race as part of the ongoing 17th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2020.
Many celebrities including actor Rahul Bose, Tiger Shroff, Milind Soman, and lyricist Gulzar were present at different parts of the events.
After the untoward incident, many people have taken to Twitter to voice their concerns.
Never run #marathon without proper practice and cardiac checkup .
¡ª Ministryofliveforever #education #food birth right (@foreverfine4u) January 19, 2020
Have regular ecg and 2d eco once in year ,specially those who having sitting job and hectic life .
Life is way more important than completing a shit marathon .#mumbaimarathon2020 https://t.co/nDIfFCMnye
So 7 cardiac cases during Mumbai Marathon. Sooner than later organisers need to think about health protocols before all other things #MumbaiMarathon #mumbaimarathon2020
¡ª manas ranjan mishra (@manasmhr) January 19, 2020
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¡ª TheJaypeeSingh (@jayprakashindia) January 19, 2020
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