A man has tragically died while running the Belfast Marathon.
It is understood other participants performed CPR after he collapsed on the Sydenham bypass. The man’s death is the first tragedy at the Belfast Marathon for 30 years.
Athletics NI is very saddened by the death of a runner during today’s Belfast City Marathon. Our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.
— Athletics NI (@AthleticsNI) May 7, 2018
Around 17,000 people took part in the 36th Belfast Marathon.
However, the organisers say it could be the last time it is run because of new legislation.
In future organisers may have to pay for policing which would put a stop to the event enjoyed by many.
Some of this year’s participants adopted unusual means of completing the course:
Fair play to the space hopper guy @belfastmarathon @irish_news #belfastmarathon pic.twitter.com/UE7QsSBVyQ
— Mal McCann (@MalMccann) May 7, 2018
@BelfastLive @BBCnireland @UTVNews Well done to all the Belfast Marathon runners today! And well done also to this neighbour of mine who was doing a fab job hosing the runners down as they passed Bellevue!! #belfastmarathon #Belfast #running pic.twitter.com/NhvfTxUeN5
— Grainne McKeever (@GGBelfast) May 7, 2018
