A runner died after collapsing just meters from the finish line of his 10k race in front of his wife and daughter
Czeslaw Dudek, 37, was taking part in the Weybridge 10k event in Surrey on Sunday when he collapsed 400m from the finish.
The carpenter from Feltham in west London was being cheered on by his wife Sylwia, 32, and their seven-year-old daughter.
He was given CPR at the scene in front of other runners and shocked spectators but later died in hospital.
Mr Dudek was competing in his first timed running event and collapsed at about 10.30am on Sunday near the Weybridge Health Club on Walton Lane.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for his family.
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| Czelaw Dudek |
Friend Ilo Bienkowska, who set up the page, said: “On Sunday 5th March 2017, our dear friend and colleague, Czeslaw Dudek, took part in the Asics Weybridge Sports 10k Run, his first ever timed running event.
“Unfortunately, he was never able to the finish the race as he collapsed just 400m before the finish line. He was a loving and caring dad and husband.
“His sudden death has left his wife and seven-year-old daughter in tragic situation and shatter their lives.
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| Paramedics were called to the scene. |
“No amount of money will bring Czeslaw back, but hopefully it will help his family do what ever they need to do.”
Sharing a link to the page on Facebook, fellow runner Nicola Tait wrote: “It is with great sadness that whilst I crossed the line and received my medal at the Weybridge 10k a wife and daughter witnessed the worst thing ever.”
The page has already raised more than £3,600 for Mr Dudek’s family.
