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Poster: altoroad
Subject: RE: Death and Heart Issues in Elite Athletes
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Sir Lance-alot wrote:
Good questions. I would like to hear some expert answers.
( I will say that in most cases supplements play little role)
Also, a list of semi-elite to elite runners who dropped dead or nearly dropped dead from heart issues would be interesting, and if someone could fill in the banks on the exact cause of death in each case, if known, to see about the trends or differences, it would be helpful. Here's a start.
Ryan Shay Ed Sheehan (former Harvard coach) Alberto Salazar (almost, but survived) Lou Ristiano (almost, but survived. Top local runner from MA a few years back.) Travis Landreth Hadd
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