HUNTINGTON ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” An Ohio man died while participating in the Marshall University Marathon on Sunday, race organizers Monday night.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œAn unexpected tragedy happened at the Marshall University Marathon on Sunday, as local runner Don Tillis of Rutland, Ohio, succumbed to a heart attack early in the half marathon racecourse.
On a day meant to be a celebration, a family lost a cherished loved one. Our hearts go out to DonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s family and all those who were close to him,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ the post reads.
Race organizers and TillisÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s family thanked all those who aided Tillis on the course, as well as to the medical professionals who provided care.
The post described Tillis as an avid runner who had participated in races from 5Ks to ultra marathons.
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