Jorge Fernandez
Age: 32
Location: Texas
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 11/13/2011
Official Cause of Death:Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The runner collapsed and passed away shortly after completing a half marathon in 79 degree temperature. CPR and an AED was utilized immediately. Forty-eight other runners were transported to hospitals due to heat-related injuries.
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Jim McNeil
Age: 32
Location: Texas
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Motocross
Date of Incident: 11/6/2011
Official Cause of Death: Blunt Force Trauma
Speculated Cause of Death: Blunt Force Trauma
Description
The motocross rider was practicing a ramp to ramp stunt when he crashed. He was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Jose Rodriguez
Age: 15
Location: New York
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 11/5/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The athlete collapsed during basketball tryouts when taking a water break. He later stopped breathing and was pronounced dead at a local hospital despite the use of CPR and an AED at the gymnasium.
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Ulysses Thomas
Age: 58
Location: Georgia
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Details
Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 11/5/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The runner collapsed near mile 23 during his first marathon.
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Tiffany Cleckley
Age: 13
Location: South Carolina
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Level of Competition: Middle School
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 11/1/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The eighth grader suffered went into cardiac arrest following basketball tryouts. During the warmup she complained of a headache and sat out of practice. Shortly after she collapsed and passed away despite using CPR and an AED.
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D'Andre Morgan
Age: 14
Location: Georgia
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Level of Competition: Middle School
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 10/31/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The athlete collapsed during warmups of basketball tryouts. He was immediately transported to the hospital but died five days later.
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Charles Riske
Age: 37
Location: California
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 10/30/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The runner collapsed just shy of the finish line while running a half marathon. CPR was administered on site and was rushed to a hospital where he passed away.
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Joseph Ciancola
Age: 20
Location: Rhode Island
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Level of Competition: Division I
Sport: Baseball
Date of Incident: 10/24/2011
Official Cause of Death: Inconclusive
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The athlete passed away during a strength and conditioning session held in the off season. He received care at two hospitals but died three days later.
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Edward Thompson
Age: 58
Location: Pennsylvania
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 10/23/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The runner collapsed while running the eighth leg of a relay during a 50 mile mountainback relay. Runners and volunteers performed CPR until EMS arrived. Despite efforts the athlete passed away before reaching the hospital.
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Seamus Camp
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Age: 15
Location: Montana
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Cross Country
Date of Incident: 10/22/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The athlete collapsed during a state championship race at the 2 1/2 mile marker. CPR was immediately performed and the runner was transported to a local hospital where he died a week later.
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Steven Williams
Age: 26
Location: Texas
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Level of Competition: Military
Sport: Air Force
Date of Incident: 10/21/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Description
The recruit died after completing a 1.5 mile run during his final physical evaluation. He complained of feeling faint and left the track to sit. When he stood up to return to his dorm he collapsed.
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Dan Wheldon
Age: 33
Location: Nevada
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Level of Competition: Professional
Sport: Indy Car Driver
Date of Incident: 10/16/2011
Official Cause of Death: Blunt Head Trauma
Speculated Cause of Death: Blunt Head Trauma
Description
The driver was caught in a fifteen car accident when his car went airborne and struck a catch fence. He was airlifted to a hospital where he passed away.
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Ridge Barden
Age: 16
Location: New York
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 10/14/2011
Official Cause of Death: Subdural Hematoma
Speculated Cause of Death: Subdural Hematoma
Description
During a football game after a tackle, the athlete became groggy but then coherent once the medical staff came to him. He attempted to stand but collapsed and was rushed to a hospital. His condition then quickly deteriorated.
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Ryan Smith
Age: 16
Location: Oklahoma
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 10/11/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Pulmonary Embolism
Description
The athlete fractured tibia and fibula during a football game. He was treated at the hospital but could not be awoken the next morning. He was rushed to the emergency room but died 9 minutes after his arrival.
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William Caviness
Age: 35
Location: Illinois
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 10/9/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The runner collapsed 500 meters from the finish line at the Chicago marathon. Medical staff immediately began resuscitation but the man died at a local hospital. He was a firefighter running to raise money for burn victims.
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Alec Mounkes
Age: 13
Location: Kansas
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Level of Competition: Middle School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 10/6/2011
Official Cause of Death: Blood Clots
Speculated Cause of Death: Blood Clot led to Cardiac Arrest
Description
The seventh grader initially was treated for a sprained ankle during a football game. His condition worsened and five days later was rushed to the hospital. He developed blood clots which led to cardiac arrest. Despite efforts to save his life, he passed away at the hospital.
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Gregory Green
Age: 17
Location: Florida
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Baseball
Date of Incident: 10/5/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Subdural Hematoma
Description
The athlete was struck in the head with a baseball during batting practice. He pitched from behind a screen when the ball struck the metal frame and ricocheted.
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Andrew Boyt
Age: 45
Location: New Jersey
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 10/3/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The firefighter was found slumped over in his car following a 24 hour shift. During the shift responded to numerous calls including fires.
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Shane Welch
Age: 21
Location: Michigan
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 10/1/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The athlete complained of chest pains while playing basketball with friends. He sat out of the game for a few minutes when he then passed out. CPR and an AED was unsuccessfully used at the recreation center. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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Lamar Jack
Age: 19
Location: North Carolina
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Level of Competition: Division III College
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 9/30/2011
Official Cause of Death: Drug Toxicity
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling or Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The athlete collapsed during a preseason basketball practice. He was hospitalized for four days where he later died. Family states there were complications of blood clots in the lungs and a pulmonary embolism. The athlete complained of cramps and vision changes before he collapsed.
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Keith Rankin
Age: 38
Location: Pennsylvania
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 9/25/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The firefighter collapsed during a live burn training exercise. Firefighters performed CPR but could not revive him.
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George Fisher III
Age: 57
Location: North Carolina
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 9/22/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The volunteer firefighter collapsed after responding to two calls within the preceding 24 hours. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he later passed away.
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Steve Linthicum
Age: 46
Location: Delaware
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Triathlon
Date of Incident: 9/17/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
The athlete was found face down in the water near the end of the half mile swim. CPR and an AED was implemented and he was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Sherman Adams
Age: 28
Location: New York
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Police Officer
Date of Incident: 9/12/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The officer collapsed and passed away during a training run with his police academy classmates.
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George Clinkscale
Age: 24
Location: Oklahoma
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Boxing
Date of Incident: 9/21/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Description
The athlete was competing in an unsanctioned boxing match at a Tulsa-area church when he complained of cramping. He was taken to the hospital where he later passed away.
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Shawn Brown
Age: 42
Location: Michigan
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 9/17/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The athlete collapsed at the end of running a 5K race. He died at a local hospital.
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John Park
Age: 59
Location: District of Columbia
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Triathlon
Date of Incident: 9/11/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
4 miles into the cycling portion, the athlete stopped at a medical station and immediately went into cardiac arrest. Due to unsafe water conditions, the cycle was the first part of the event.
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Bob Deronvil
Age: 18
Location: Florida
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 9/10/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The athlete collapsed while playing recreation basketball at Northwood University. Although an AED was present at the facilities, it was not used on the athlete.
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Brian Rushing
Age: 17
Location: North Carolina
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 9/10/2011
Official Cause of Death: Pre-existing Heart Condition
Speculated Cause of Death: Pre-existing Heart Condition
Description
The football player passed away in his sleep after playing a game the night before.
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Jack Hill Jr.
Age: 21
Location: Pennsylvania
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Details
Level of Competition: Division III College
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 9/9/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Description
The basketball player collapsed during a men's basketball conditioning session. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died.
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Latrell Dunbar
Age: 16
Location: Mississippi
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 9/9/2011
Official Cause of Death: Acute Cardiac Event
Speculated Cause of Death: Acute Cardiac Event
Description
Dunbar collapsed after a 3rd-&-15 play in the 3rd quarter of the game. He was walking back to the huddle when he collapsed. ATs immediately began CPR. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
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Kishon Cooper
Age: 7
Location: Florida
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 9/5/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Event
Description
The boy played football with his father at home when he complained of feeling faint. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
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Henry "Jay" Branscum
Age: 32
Location: Missouri
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 9/3/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The firefighter died while working to suppress a house fire.
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Kainen Boring
Age: 17
Location: Tennessee
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 9/2/2011
Official Cause of Death: Arteriovenous Malformation Led to Brain Aneurysm
Speculated Cause of Death: Arteriovenous Malformation Led to Brain Aneurysm
Description
The athlete sustained a traumatic brain injury from a helmet-to-helmet collision on the practice field of Bledsoe County High School in Tennessee. He was declared brain-dead a week later, and on Sunday his family took him off life support.
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Al Smith
Age: 15
Location: Texas
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Details
Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 9/1/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Description
A football player complained of wobbly legs and collapsed during the second day of practice, his first year playing HS football. He was turned away from one hospital due to overcrowding, and was re-routed on the way to a second hospital due to a car accident. He passed away 2 days later in a hospital.
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Mark Wezka
Age: 46
Location: Kentucky
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Triathlon
Date of Incident: 8/26/2011
Official Cause of Death: Drowning
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
Less than 8 minutes into the swim the athlete called for help. The medical staff pulled his body onto the boat and attempted resuscitation.
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Steve Cox
Age: 55
Location: Utah
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 8/26/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The firefighter began having breathing and balance problems during a fitness skills training session. He was treated on the scene by fellow firefighters and rushed to the hospital. He was then flown to another hospital for further care where he later passed away.
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Candace Ortiz
Age: 14
Location: Texas
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Level of Competition: Middle School
Sport: Volleyball
Date of Incident: 8/24/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Asthma
Description
A volleyball player has passed away, about a week after suffering a "medical emergency" the middle school's first volleyball practice.
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Derek Sheely
Age: 22
Location: Maryland
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Level of Competition: Division III College
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 8/22/2011
Official Cause of Death: Traumatic Brain Injury
Speculated Cause of Death: Traumatic Brain Injury
Description
The football player was being escorted off the practice field when he collapsed. He underwent several surgeries at the hospital and was hospitalized for about a week before he passed away. The athlete died from a helmet to helmet collision during practice.
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David Aschauer
Age: 58
Location: Maine
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 8/21/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
The athlete was found unresponsive in the water less than 50 yards from the finish of the swimming portion of the race. CPR was immediately performed and he was rushed to the hospital where he passed away the next day.
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Dennis Cauthen
Age: 54
Location: South Carolina
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 8/16/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The fire chief collapsed at his fire station after responding to a house fire earlier in the morning.
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Sam Dickson
Age: 15
Location: Pennsylvania
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Soccer
Date of Incident: 8/15/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac-Transpositioned Coronary Artery
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac-Transpositioned Coronary Artery
Description
The soccer player collapsed during the first day of soccer practice and passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital. Practiced consisted of a run and slow paced skill drills.
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Montel Williams
Age: 15
Location: Arkansas
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Details
Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 8/9/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Description
The football player was participating in an evening practice in full pads when he collapsed one hour into conditioning drills and passed away at the local hospital. The temperature reached 93 degrees with a heat index of 110 degrees.
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Michael Kudryk
Age: 64
Location: New York
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Triathlon
Date of Incident: 8/7/2011
Official Cause of Death: Drowning
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
After completing about .75 miles of the swim portion the athlete had a heart attack. He was spotted unconscious during the swim and resuscitation was attempted.
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Amy Martich
Age: 40
Location: New York
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Triathlon
Date of Incident: 8/7/2011
Official Cause of Death: Drowning
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
An avid swimmer completed about .75 miles of the swim portion before her body was pulled from the water and resuscitation was attempted.
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Harold O'Conner
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Age: 53
Location: Ohio
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 8/6/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The runner passed away after completing a 10K race.
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Lewis Ogioba
Age: 15
Location: Pennsylvania
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 8/3/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Asthma
Description
The basketball player collapsed on the court during an AAU camp in a friend's backyard and was taken to the hospital. He was released and later shook uncontrollably so was readmitted where he passed away. It appears it was an asthma attack that lead to cardiac arrest.
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DJ Searcy
Age: 16
Location: Florida
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 8/2/2011
Official Cause of Death: High Blood Pressure
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The football player was away at camp in northern Florida with his team when he was found unresponsive in his cabin after the morning practice. He was transported to a hospital where he passed away. The previous day the athlete passed out after practice and vomited that night. The heat index was 109 degrees.
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Patrick Wayland
Age: 24
Location: Florida
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Level of Competition: Military
Sport: Marine Corps
Date of Incident: 7/31/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
The man went into cardiac arrest while swimming in flight gear during water survival training. He was pronounced brain dead.
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Jeffery Cocke
Age: 53
Location: Virginia
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Details
Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 8/1/2011
Official Cause of Death: Pulmonary Embolism
Speculated Cause of Death: Pulmonary Embolism
Description
The volunteer firefighter died after responding to two fires within 24 hours. He was treated and released from the hospital but died two days later.
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Jeremiah Morris
Age: 28
Location: Missouri
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Details
Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 7/31/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The man was participating in a Warrior Dash event when he collapsed and was taken to the hospital. His body temperature 111 degrees. He passed away the next day.
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Sierra Berhaupt
Age: 12
Location: New York
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Swimming
Date of Incident: 7/31/2011
Official Cause of Death: Drowning
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
The girl was swimming under water when she became distressed.
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Jeff Fink
Age: 31
Location: Missouri
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Details
Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Running
Date of Incident: 7/31/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The man was participating in a Warrior Dash event when he collapsed and was taken to the hospital. His temperature was 108 degrees. He passed away August 9.
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TyQuan Brantley
Age: 14
Location: South Carolina
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Details
Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 7/30/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Description
The football player was participating in voluntary conditioning session in the afternoon for about an hour on the second day of practice. Adequate water was provided. He collapsed on the field and passed away at the hospital later that afternoon.
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Joshua Mann
Age: 22
Location: North Carolina
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Level of Competition: Military
Sport: Army paratrooper
Date of Incident: 7/30/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The army seargant was participating in a company run on July 29, when he suffered a Exertional Heat Stroke. It was 79 degreeoutside and felt like 82 degrees. He passed away the next day.
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Kyle King
Age: 53
Location: Oklahoma
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 7/29/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The firefighter collapsed while fighting a grass fire surrounding an abandoned house. He died the next week.
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Jeffrey Bowen
Age: 37
Location: North Carolina
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Details
Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 7/28/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The firefighter called "mayday" over the radio when responding to a fire in an office building. He was pronounced dead at the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest.
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Gaston Gagne
Age: 46
Location: Texas
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Details
Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 7/26/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The firefighter went into cardiac arrest shortly after returning home from responding to three incidents earlier in the day.
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Isaiah Laurencin
Age: 17
Location: Florida
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Details
Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 7/26/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Sickling
Description
The football player was participating in off season conditioning drills when he began not feeling well, asked to sit down, vomited, complained of cramping, and went into cardiac arrest. It was 88 degrees outside and a heat index of 96 degrees. He was resuscitated, was transported to a hospital, went into a coma and passed away the next morning.
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Forrest Jones
Age: 17
Location: Georgia
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Details
Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 7/25/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The football player was participating in a voluntary conditioning session when he collapsed after the workout. He passed away a week later after his liver and kidneys failed and his brain showed no function.
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Samuel Gitt
Age: 17
Location: Pennsylvania
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Level of Competition: High School
Sport: Football
Date of Incident: 7/22/2011
Official Cause of Death: Natural Causes
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The football player was participating at camp at Albright college when he collapsed after practice in his dorm room. The room temperature was around 80 degrees due to a faulty air conditioning system. During practice there was no indication that there was anything wrong. He died at a local hospital that night.
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Jacob Bower
Age: 18
Location: New York
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Military
Date of Incident: 7/21/2011
Official Cause of Death: Heat Related
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The cadet was found unresponsive in a wooded area during a land navigation exercise. Despite efforts to revive the cadet, he passed away. The temperature was in the 90's.
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Travis Miller
Age: 31
Location: Indiana
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 7/19/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The volunteer firefighter went into cardiac arrest shortly after returning home from fire suppression of a residential structure.
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Quinn Evering
Age: 16
Location: Colorado
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 7/18/2011
Official Cause of Death: Aortic Valve Disease
Speculated Cause of Death: Aortic Valve Disease
Description
The basketball player collapsed while performing a passing drill during the first day at a basketball camp. Coaches immediately attempted resuscitation until paramedics arrived. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital. He had traveled from Tornonto to the camp in Aspen Colorado.
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Joshua Thibodeau
Age: 12
Location: Massachusetts
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Soccer
Date of Incident: 7/18/2011
Official Cause of Death: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Speculated Cause of Death: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Description
The boy collapsed about 35 minutes into practice while dribbling a soccer ball in a low speed drill shortly after the camp began. He had access to water and had not complained of anything during practice. EMS attempted to revive him but were unsuccessful. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Timothy R. White
Age: 50
Location: Indiana
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Details
Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 7/17/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while performing technical rescue training.
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Larry Godfrey
Age: 47
Location: Kansas
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Cyclying
Date of Incident: 7/17/2011
Official Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The athlete died while training for a cycling event in 105 degree heat. He was on a 50 mile training ride when he called his wife and said he was in distress. He was found on the side of the road without a pulse. Resuscitation was attempted before arriving at the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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David "Brooklyn" Jones
Age: Unknown
Location: Virginia
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 7/13/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The athlete collapsed in a high school gymnasium while at an AAU basketball practice. The athletes were taking a water break when the athlete collapsed. A teacher attempted to resuscitate him while EMS was called. He pronounced dead at the local hospital.
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Person's Name Not Given because of Age
No Photo Available at this Time
Age: 12
Location: Utah
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Scuba Diving
Date of Incident: 7/13/2011
Official Cause of Death: Drowning
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
The boy was scuba diving with 3 other people in a lake when he disappeared. He was found after a 30 minute search.
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Raymond Robinson Jr.
Age: 16
Location: South Carolina
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Details
Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Basketball
Date of Incident: 7/8/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The athlete died during the swim portion of a triathlon. Resuscitation was attempted but was unsuccessful.
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Charles "Sparky" Sparks
Age: 49
Location: Kentucky
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 7/8/2011
Official Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Speculated Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest
Description
The firefighter went into cardiac arrest during fire suppression inside a burning structure. Fellow firefighters used CPR and an AED to revive him but were unsuccessful.
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Caleb Hamm
Age: 23
Location: Texas
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Level of Competition: Occupation
Sport: Firefighting
Date of Incident: 7/7/2011
Official Cause of Death: Hyperthermia
Speculated Cause of Death: Exertional Heat Stroke
Description
The firefighter was suppressing a wildfire in Texas in 105 degree heat when he collapsed while on the fireline due to hyperthermia. During evacuation he passed away before reaching the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Stephen Mount
Age: 42
Location: Vermont
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Level of Competition: Recreation
Sport: Triathlon
Date of Incident: 7/2/2011
Official Cause of Death: Unknown Information
Speculated Cause of Death: Drowning
Description
The athlete died during the swim portion of a triathlon. Resuscitation was attempted but was unsuccessful.
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