Tragedy Strikes: Former College Football Star Collapses Mysteriously During Half Marathon at 31

Tragedy Strikes: Former College Football Star Collapses Mysteriously During Half Marathon at 31

“On behalf of the whole running community, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.”

The runner, identified as Charles Rogers, went into cardiac arrest on the course at 8:11 a.m. E.T. He went down on Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue, around mile 8 of the course, according to authorities. 

He was rushed to the Maimonides Medical Center, but he couldn’t be saved.

 (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)Chris McGrath/Getty Images

His wife, Sydney Rogers, confirmed the tragic news.

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