Lost in the joy and revelry of this Saturday’s victory over Troy was some incredibly sombering news from one of the less glittery corners of the sporting world. American distance runner Ryan Shay died 5 1/2 miles into the US Marathon Olympic Trials, in one of the most tragic events to strike the distance running community.
While the autopsy has turned up initially inconclusive, doctors believe that Shay’s enlarged heart may have contributed to his early death. Shay’s heart not only allowed him to run great distances and accomplish a number of notable running feats (9 time All-American at Notre Dame, 2005 US Marathon Champion, Member of the US Half-Mar world championships team, US 15K champion) but also allowed him to be one of the kindest and most compassionate members of the running community.
He will be sorly missed, and not soon forgotten.
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