Runner dies after finishing Rome marathon
Published: 23 March, 2009, 14:00
Italian Marco Franzosi has died of a heart attack after taking part in the Rome City Marathon on Sunday, AFP news agency reports.
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Published: 23 March, 2009, 14:00
Italian Marco Franzosi has died of a heart attack after taking part in the Rome City Marathon on Sunday, AFP news agency reports.