NYC Marathon runner dies after collapsing just before finish line
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM · 1 min read
NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A 24-year-old runner died after taking part in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, according to officials from the New York Road Runners. Pennsylvania resident Rachel Apa died after collapsing at mile marker 24 of the marathon around 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, a spokesperson for NYRR and police [...]