2XU Compression Run race participant, 23, dies
A 23-year-man died at the 2XU Compression Run on April 27.
The police said they received a call for assistance along Raffles Avenue at about 6.25am. The man was taken unconscious to the hospital and subsequently pronounced dead.
Police investigations are ongoing, but based on preliminary findings, foul play is not suspected.
The organisers said in a social media post hours after the event: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of one of our participants at this morning’s 2XU Compression Run.
“Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. As the matter is under police investigation, we are unable to share further details at this point.”
The Straits Times has contacted the organisers for comments.
Set against the F1 Pit Building, the event flagged off at around 4.15am and is said to have drawn over 20,000 participants for the 5km, 10km, and 21.1km categories.
The incident comes after a runner at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon died after finishing the race in December 2024. It was the third death since the SCSM was first held in 2002.
In 2014, 45-year-old Martynn Koh Tong Yong collapsed during the 2XU Compression Run marathon. He later died in hospital.
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