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Published 16:32 3 Oct 2022 BST
Updated 16:46 3 Oct 2022 BST
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"A 36-year-old man from South East England collapsed between mile 23 and 24 and, although he received immediate medical treatment and an ambulance was on the scene within three minutes, he died later in hospital.
"Everyone involved in the organisation of the London Marathon would like to express sincere condolences to his family and friends.
"The family has requested privacy and no further details will be released in accordance with their wishes." Organisers said the cause of death has not been established. [caption id="attachment_361826" align="alignnone" width="2048"]
Elite athletes running at the TCS London Marathon on October 2, 2022 (Image: Getty)[/caption]
A total of 42,000 take part in the London Marathon, which is the biggest fundraising event in the world.
The event sees runners take on a 26.2 mile journey across the capital, with the route starting in Greenwich and ending at The Mall.
It is the third time the London Marathon has been held in October, after being moved because of the pandemic. The event will return to its traditional spring-time slot in 2023.
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