Montreal Marathon: Two runners suffer cardiorespiratory arrest at finish line
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Two participants in Sunday's half-marathon in Montreal suffered cardiorespiratory arrest at the finish line, event organizers confirmed.
Two participants in Sunday's half-marathon in Montreal suffered cardiorespiratory arrest at the finish line, event organizers confirmed.
The pair were treated by the race's medical team, who performed resuscitation maneuvers.
"Once their condition was stabilized and under control, they left the clinic and were transported to a regional hospital where they are being monitored," a Marathon Beneva de Montréal spokesperson confirmed to CTV News.
They are now "doing well."
Cardiorespiratory arrest, or cardiopulmonary arrest, occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, halting oxygen delivery to the organs.
Sunday's event marks the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Marathon.
