What is rhabdo? Rare muscle condition linked to marathon runner’s death

NBC News · Berkeley Lovelace Jr., Patrick Martin · 2026-11-03 22:19 UTC

Rachel Apa, the 24-year-old runner who died Sunday after competing in the New York City Marathon, had rhabdomyolysis — a rare but life-threatening condition that can be brought on by extreme physical exertion.

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