Runner, 24, dies after collapsing 2 miles from NYC Marathon finish

A 24-year-old runner, Rachel Apa, died after collapsing in Central Park during the NYC Marathon, just two miles from the finish line. According to her father, the cause of death was rhabdomyolysis, which is described as a rare muscle condition that can be triggered by extreme physical exertion. The incident occurred during the event, leading to the tragic loss of the young athlete as she neared the completion of the race in New York City.