London Marathon death

Title

London Marathon death

Genre

Interview

TX Date

3 Apr 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:01:43

Description

Interview with Dr Dan Tunstall Pedoe, medical director for the London Marathon. He comments on safety procedures for the event following the death of runner 49-year-old Michael Wood from Stockport who collapsed and died during the 1995 marathon. He’s only the fourth person to die in the fifteen year history of the race. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Dan Tunstall Pedoe

Keywords

Deaths; London; Sports competitions; Health services; Athletes; Safety; Doctors; Marathons; London Marathon; Michael Wood; Health advice

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