London Marathon: British army officer dies 3 miles short of finishing line

London Marathon

David Seath, a 31-year-old officer in the British army, died after collapsing just three miles short of the 26-mile London Marathon finish line, the event organisers said on Monday.

Seath, from Cowdenbeath in Scotland, received immediate medical attention on the spot on Sunday and was rushed to hospital by paramedics, but pronounced dead a short time afterward. No cause of death was given.

In the London Marathon's 35-year history, 11 participants have died. Before Seath, the most recent death of a competitor in the 40,000-person race was Robert Berry, shortly after he crossed the finish line in 2014.

We are devastated by the news of Captain David Seath. Our thoughts are with his family, his regiment & his friends. pic.twitter.com/zelzvCe9qV

— Help for Heroes (@HelpforHeroes) April 25, 2016

Heartbreaking news to hear of former @PitreavieAAC team mate David. All thoughts with his family and friends X https://t.co/cImSVSpBGo

— Eilidh Doyle (@EilidhChild) April 25, 2016

Tributes paid to Capt David Seath Royal Artillery who died during the London Marathon: https://t.co/17sVgywgGd

— Ministry of Defence (@DefenceHQ) April 25, 2016