London Marathon runner completes final mile six months after cardiac arrest
Sport · First reported 3 Nov, 20:30 · Updated 21:04
Gareth Hopkins, 43, returned to complete the final mile of the London Marathon six months after suffering a cardiac arrest near the finish. He walked the mile with family and supporters, including people involved in his care.
- Hopkins suffered a cardiac arrest during the London Marathon and his heart stopped for 16 minutes.
- Six months later, he completed the final mile, walking it with more than 200 friends and family members.
- He had spent four months in a rehabilitation unit, where he learned to walk, talk and eat again.
Summary written by Lux AI from 2 articles
Key facts
- Runner
- Gareth Hopkins, 43, a paramedic from Hertfordshire.
- Cardiac arrest
- His heart stopped for 16 minutes.
- Completion
- He completed the final mile six months after collapsing during the marathon.
- Support
- More than 200 friends and family walked the final mile with him.
- Fundraising
- He had raised more than £3,000 for Age UK in memory of his grandmother.
Source spectrum
Far left
Left
Lean left
Centre
Lean right
Right
Far right
Left 0 · Centre 1 · Right 1 of 2 rated sources
All coverage
Coverage over time
LeftCentreRight
Articles per hour since first reported, by side.
Ownership
- Non-profit 50% (1)
- Billionaire 50% (1)
Share of the 2 sources by owner type.