1 runner resuscitated, more hospitalised during 2006 marathon – from the SCMP archive

This article was first published on February 13, 2006.By Andy Cheng and Alvin SallayPollution takes its toll on marathonTwenty-two people were sent to hospital yesterday, two remaining in critical condition last night (February 12, 2006), after taking part in Hong Kong’s biggest marathon amid the worst air pollution since September.Many of the record 40,000 runners complained the “choking air affected their performance in the 10th annual Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, half-marathon and 10km events.A runner collapsing after crossing the finishing line. More than 40,000 runners took part in marathon, half-marathon and 10-kilometre races on February 12, 2006, amid bad air quality in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMPOne competitor, surnamed Chu, 33, is in a critical condition in Ruttonjee Hospital after collapsing near the finish in Wan Chai. Chu stopped breathing and was resuscitated at the scene before being taken to hospital.The second runner in critical condition collapsed in Tsing Yi. The man, surnamed Tsang, 53, is in Princess Margaret Hospital.