Malaysian runner dies while competing in Swansea half-marathon


PETALING JAYA: A 21-year-old Malaysian collapsed and died while competing in the Swansea Half Marathon in Swansea, Wales last Sunday (June 23).

The victim, identified as Wil Sern Ong, collapsed just metres from the finish line of the 21km event in Adelaide Street at about 13:20 BST (about 8.20pm local time) on Sunday.

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