American runner Rachel Apa, 24, died after collapsing during her first New York City Marathon, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times published Tuesday.
Apa was participating in the marathon when she suffered a medical emergency on the course. Emergency responders attended to her, but she was later pronounced dead.
The incident occurred during the 2026 edition of the race, which draws tens of thousands of participants each year. Apa's death marks a rare tragedy for the event.
Further details about the cause of death have not been released. Race organizers and medical staff are reviewing the circumstances.
