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Two die in running Beijing marathon
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-10-18 13:49
Two runners, including a college student and a retiree, died during competing
in Sunday's Beijing international marathon, it was confirmed in Beijing on
Monday.
Liu Hongbin, 20, a sophomore in the Beijing Jiaotong University,
and Mr. Hu, an unidentified retiree, collapsed in the course and died after
rushing to nearby hospitals.
Liu collapsed 17 kilometers into the race
and was sent to Haidian Hospital, where he was announced dead after failed
emergency treatment.
Mr. Hu was confirmed dead Monday afternoon in north
Beijing's Anzhen Hospital.
Organizers declined to make any
comments.
It was also reported that another 11 runners had been sent to
hospitals for emergency treatment and a woman from Beijing University was still
in serious condition in Haidian Hospital after collapsing midway through the
race.
Another 400 competitors had their ligaments
injured.
Organizers said that about 25,000 people took part in Sunday's
race.
Amateur participants complained that no drinking water was
available along the course after 25 kilometers.
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