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Runner, 27, dies of ‘cardiac issues’ after collapsing during half-marathon 1 week before celebrating anniversary with partner: family
By Shane Galvin,
8 hours ago
A 27-year-old man tragically died of “cardiac issues” while running a half-marathon in Minneapolis on Sunday.
The runner, identified as Blake Groulx by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office, collapsed during the home stretch of the City of Lakes Half Marathon and later died.
Blake Groulx, 27, died while running a half-marathon in Minneapolis on Sunday. Instagram / Blake Groulx
According to local police, fellow racers and, later, first responders administered CPR attempting to revive Groulx at the shocking scene. He was transported to Abbott Northwestern Hospital, where he was later declared dead.
No cause of death has been announced by officials, though, according to Groulx’s obituary , he died of cardiac issues in the homestretch of the fateful race.
A witness told the Star Tribune that she saw Blake stumbling before falling. When he finally collapsed and hit the curb, she immediately ran to his aide and attempted to administer CPR. She wasn’t alone.
Another fellow runner — who happened to be an emergency room doctor — also tried to save Blake, the Star Tribune reported.
“We were trying to give him the best chance of survival. He looked like a fit person, not someone you would think this would happen to,” Dr. Katherine Katzung told the outlet.
According to his obituary, Groulx died of “cardiac issues.” Instagram / Blake Groulx
In his obituary, Blake was described as someone who led an active lifestyle that included hiking, tennis, running and pickleball.
Race organizers said they were “deeply saddened” by Groulx’s death.
“On a day meant to be a celebration, a family lost a loved one. Our hearts go out to the runner’s family and all those who were close to them,” Run Minnesota wrote on Facebook .
“Run Minnesota and the City of Lakes Half want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the participants on the course who came to the aid of a fellow runner and the first responders and medical professionals who provided medical care,” they added.
Blake died a week before he would have celebrated his two-year anniversary with his partner James. Instagram / Blake Groulx
“We also send our care to the running community as we grieve this loss together.”
Groulx was a native of Midland, Mich., who moved to Minneapolis in 2020 when starting a new career at General Mills.
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