Runners enter the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Plaza during the Detroit Free Press Marathon, 2014.  (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)Runners enter the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Plaza during the Detroit Free Press Marathon, 2014. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)
Windsor

Marathon participant dies after medical emergency

One person has died following a collapse during the Detroit Free Press Marathon.

Organizers said the 57-year-old man collapsed near mile 5 in Windsor.

He was taken to hospital but was later pronounced dead.

"We at the race are saddened by this news and our hearts and condolences are with his family," organizers said.

Read More Local Stories

Comerica Park in Detroit (Photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / flashpackersphotos)

Scoreboard, July 28

The Blue Jays were unable to complete a sweep at Comerica Park as Toronto lost to the Detroit Tigers 10-4 on Sunday.