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Runner, 25, Dies Near Finish of Indore Marathon in Suspected Cardiac Arrest

Police say the cause will be confirmed after a post-mortem.

Overview

  • Officials said Aryan Todi collapsed about 100–150 metres from the finish during the 21-km race at Nehru Stadium.
  • Cardiologist Dr. Bharat Rawat administered CPR on site before Todi was taken by ambulance to MY Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
  • His family later took him to Bombay Hospital, which also confirmed the death.
  • Police identified the preliminary cause as a heart attack and sent the body for autopsy to determine the exact cause.
  • Outlets reported conflicting details about Todi’s hometown or residence, as the marathon’s 12th edition featured on-course medical support and a heart-health theme.