1st marathon turns tragic as 24-yr woman dies before finish line

A 24-year-old woman, Rachel Apa, collapsed and died during her first New York City Marathon, roughly three km short of the finish line, reports stated. She was running to raise money for Parkinson's research. Her father stated she suffered from rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscle tissue breaks down under exertion, despite being in good health, reports added.