A 25-year-old runner dies just after the finish line in Nouméa, emergency services overwhelmed

During the Nouméa marathon, a 25-year-old runner died from a cardiac arrest near the finish line, despite prompt medical intervention. Eight people were rescued, including seven other runners who exhibited similar symptoms, four of whom required transfer to the hospital. Organizers decided to halt all ongoing races due to the rapid accumulation of incidents. An investigation is underway to determine the causes of this exceptional situation.