Mexican national team sprinter dies during Mexico City Half Marathon

July 15, 2024

The celebrations at the 2024 Mexico City Half Marathon on Sunday came to a halt when a runner without a race bib collapsed and died at the finish line. The unidentified runner was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he arrived without vital signs. He was later identified as former Mexican national team sprinter Juan Stenner, who had represented his country at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

According to a report from the Mexico City Sports Institute, the 32-year-old was not signed up for the half-marathon. He fainted suddenly after finishing, and was given immediate medical attention by the Red Cross and volunteers before being transported to hospital. The statement also mentioned that Stenner did not have a bib number or any other indication of his registration in the race. Canadian Running