Student dies during Marathon

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A 15-year-old student of the Ambalanthota Bolana Vidyalaya died when he collapsed on the road while running in the marathon of the school sports meet this morning.

The principal said he was allowed to participate in the marathon after a medical checkup.(Sanath Gamage)

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OMG Friday, 06 February 2015 11:27 AM

Throwing water at those who run marathons should be stopped immediately, as it will reduce the body temperature abruptly, and interfere in the functions of organs.

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Geetha Perera Friday, 06 February 2015 12:55 PM

Now blame Mahinda

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udaya Friday, 06 February 2015 01:46 PM

This is not the first time , last year also this has happened, New education minister should take some action

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ANTON Friday, 06 February 2015 01:48 PM

NO.... I THINK SUDDEN CONTRACTION OF HEATED CAPILLARIES IN THE BRAIN DUE TO COLD WATER , IF ANYONE THREW IT.

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premalal Friday, 06 February 2015 01:52 PM

How idiotic can one be.

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Minal Friday, 06 February 2015 03:17 PM

Having an ambulance, trained paramedic/doctor and defibrillator on standby is a solution to sudden-cardiac deaths which are often the cause of such deaths. However, can each and every race afford to have these facilities? Maybe time to consider..

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Annie Friday, 06 February 2015 04:24 PM

No - if the runner wants to cool off they should use the water themselves, a small amount of water is not going to lead to multiple organ failure! Keep hydrated while running.It is very, very sad to hear of a runner loosing is life.

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Quinton Friday, 06 February 2015 07:48 PM

You are some sad ignoramus

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Russell von Bergheim Friday, 06 February 2015 08:34 PM

Children should not run Marathons!

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weera Friday, 06 February 2015 10:49 PM

This is a very tragic incident which could have been prevented by subjecting every participant of the race to a thorough exercise tolerance test prior to participating in the race.

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ranmala Saturday, 07 February 2015 12:02 AM

Bloody fool

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Gothayaa Saturday, 07 February 2015 08:39 PM

All this is the fault of the previous regime.

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