Chicago Marathon

Human Interest Story

The 29-year-old Ohio woman who collapsed after crossing the finish line in last month's Chicago Marathon died of a pre-existing heart defect.

Marathoner Died Of Pre-existing, Undetected Heart Condition

Woman Also Taught At Ohio University

An autopsy has determined that an Ohio University physical education instructor who collapsed Sunday after completing the Chicago Marathon died of a heart condition.

Marathon Runner, 29, Dies Of Heart Condition

Post-Race Review/ Results

Former Bruin won four NCAA distance championships in his UCLA career.

On Sunday (Oct. 12), UCLA distance great Meb Keflezighi was the highest placing American runner at the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, placing seventh.

Keflezighi Top American Finisher At Chicago Marathon

An autopsy performed Monday was inconclusive, pending results from further tests that could take weeks.   The new American Road Race Medical Society is considering keeping a registry of deaths and serious incidents such as collapses during running events.

Autopsy can't explain why young marathoner died

City of the Big Shoulders and a Big Heart

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results