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Teenager Dies After Virginia Beach Marathon

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A teenaged girl from the Richmond area has died after she completed a St. Patrick’s Day event in Tidewater. The 16-year-old collapsed after crossing the finish line of the Shamrock Half-Marathon in Virginia Beach.  The girl died Sunday at Virginia Beach General Hospital. The race organizers say their thoughts and prayers are with the teenager’s loved ones during a difficult time.

 

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