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US Marathon Runner Dies in Olympic Trials

Ryan Shay collapsed 5 miles into the race

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 3, 2007 1:26 PM CDT

(Newser) – Four-time US long-distance champion Ryan Shay died today during Olympic marathon trials in New York City, the AP reports. Shay, 28, collapsed about 5 miles into the 26.2-mile race and could not be revived. The cause of death remains unclear. “It cuts a...   Read full story »

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