NYC marathoner died from rare condition rhabdomyolysis, father says
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare condition that can occur after very intense exercise or be triggered by drugs.
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Rhabdomyolysis is a rare condition that can occur after very intense exercise or be triggered by drugs.
Tens of thousands of runners participated in the 2026 TCS New York City marathon.
Amy and Jamie Shinneman plan to run their fifth marathon together in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 30 as part of their mission to race all eight Abbott World Marathon Majors. But what sets them apart from other individual runners is that they compete together as a team. Amy has Bethlem myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, so Jamie pushes her in a racing wheelchair. They hope their story can inspire others with disabilities to chase big dreams, too.
Jamie and Amy Shinneman are teaming up for their fifth marathon, with him on foot and her in a racing wheelchair.
A woman in her 40s was participating in the grueling race and collapsed at a trailhead, officials said.
A participant in the Delaware Running Festival is going viral after he slowed down to celebrate before crossing the finish line and lost first place. Carson Mello joins CBS News to discuss the moment.
A post-pandemic running boom is changing the sport with millions of people joining run clubs and signing up for races each year, even the toughest marathons. Evyn Moon takes a look at the surge in applicants and the big impact these events have on their communities.
Pres. Trump calls on Senate Republicans to get rid of the filibuster to reopen the government; a heart transplant recipient is raising awareness for nonprofit Harboring Hearts during the NYC marathon.
Ahead of Sunday's New York City Marathon, CBS News' Nancy Chen explores why long-distance running's popularity has exploded in recent years, with some runners using races to travel the world.
On Sunday, more than 50,000 people from all over the world will lace up for the New York City Marathon. From amateurs to seasoned marathoners, these athletes will test their minds and bodies over 26.2 miles. Emily Glasser, president and CEO of Achilles International, and Francesco Magisano, director for the Achilles New York City Metro Region, join "The Daily Report" to discuss breaking down barriers for athletes with disabilities.
Meet Jellybean, a dog rescued from a shelter in Sacramento who has now run seven marathons and two ultramarathons. Itay Hod reports.
A Minnesota woman in her 70s is gearing up for her 51st marathon. CBS News Minnesota's Mike Max has her story.
Bob Becker, 80, made history this July as the oldest runner to complete the Badwater 135, a 135-mile ultramarathon through Death Valley.
Organizers of the Boston Marathon are marking a milestone on Monday — 50 years since trailblazing wheelchair athlete Bob Hall helped change who is allowed to compete. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Dana Jacobson has his remarkable story.
North Korea has hosted the first Pyongyang International Marathon since sealing its borders during the pandemic, but there were likely no American runners.
Michael Sayih and Max Fink have a special bond — they're regular racing partners who compete in countless 5K, Iron Man and marathon events all over the world. Michael has cerebral palsy, and started racing at 5 years old. Max has his own reason to race: to honor his mom, who died from breast cancer. He believes she brought him and Michael together. They are now attempting to complete all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. They only have one race left to reach their goal: Tokyo.
Sixty-eight-year-old Bill Cundiff completed the remarkable feat of running a marathon in all 50 states. He accomplished the feat over the course of 22 years, working around a full work schedule, the COVID-19 pandemic and open heart surgery.
New York City marathon top winners will each earn six figures for outpacing their competitors in the race Sunday.
Yomif Kejelcha finished strongly in the Spanish city of Valencia to set a time of 57 minutes, 30 seconds.
Officials in Kenya say the man accused of killing Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by setting her on fire has died of his own burns.
Officials in Uganda say Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died in a Kenyan hospital four days after she was allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
Chris Nikic recently became the first person with Down syndrome to complete all six of the world's top marathons, earning the coveted six-star medal after completing the Tokyo marathon in March.
Thousands of runners are hitting the streets for the annual Boston Marathon. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more on the race.
New Yorker Leanna Scaglione, 32, was among 27,000 runners to compete in the New York City Half Marathon over the weekend. Her remarkable time of 2 hours and 14 minutes came just two months after undergoing brain surgery.