Woman dies at 24 years old while running NYC Marathon, reportedly from rhabdo

Rachel Apa, a 24-year-old former Bucknell University field hockey player, collapsed just over two miles from the finish line of the New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026, and later died. Her death was reportedly linked to rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition that can occur during extreme physical exertion. The 2026 NYC Marathon marked the race's 50th year in its five-borough format.