Runner Who Died in Brooklyn Half Marathon Recognized as Charles Rogers, 31

A runner who died after operating a half-marathon in Brooklyn on Saturday, Could 17, has been recognized as Charles Rogers. He was 31.

Rogers began his faculty soccer profession as a defensive again at Iowa State College in 2012, earlier than transferring to the College of Minnesota in 2015, The New York Publish stories.

The College of Minnesota Gophers shared a tribute to the late soccer participant on Instagram on Monday, Could 19.

“Our hearts are damaged as former Gopher Charles Rogers tragically handed over the weekend whereas operating the Brooklyn Marathon,” the college stated. “Our ideas are with the Rogers household and all of his family members.”

Following an damage through the 2015 season, Rogers transferred to Lindenwood College in Missouri, which additionally shared a tribute to Rogers on X.

“The Lindenwood Soccer household mourns the lack of Ace Rogers. Our ideas & prayers exit to his spouse Sydney, his mother and father Teresa Jordan & Charles Rogers, and the remainder of his household,” the college’s assertion learn.

Rogers’ sister Tiffany Bass launched a GoFundMe on Tuesday, Could 20, to help in overlaying funeral bills. “Because the oldest sibling, I’m decided to arrange a “bomb” memorial service in Charles’ hometown of Iowa Metropolis, Iowa—the place he was raised, went to high school, and constructed lifelong friendships,” Bass wrote.

Bass continued, “This memorial is for his neighborhood, for his true associates and family members, and particularly for our grieving mom, who has been excluded throughout probably the most painful time of her life.”

Ashley Squires, Rogers’ sister-in-law, additionally launched a GoFundMe web page in assist of Rogers’ spouse, Sydney Rogers. “Charlie’s sudden passing is a heartbreaking shock for everybody, particularly Sydney,” Squires wrote.

“Many have reached out asking how they will assist Syd throughout this troublesome time,” Squires continued. “Past checking in on her and ensuring she is wrapped in love, we’d love to assist elevate cash to ease her monetary burden.”

The New York Highway Runners (NYRR), which organized the 13.1-mile race, beforehand to PEOPLE {that a} 31-year-old man collapsed through the race. It was his first time competing.

The runner made it about eight miles into the course when he “skilled a medical incident,” officers confirmed. NBC New York reported that the incident occurred alongside the borough’s Ocean Parkway.

“It’s with disappointment and heavy hearts that we affirm the passing of one in every of at this time’s race individuals,” NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer stated in an announcement. “On behalf of the entire operating neighborhood, we lengthen our deepest condolences to his household, associates and family members.”

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Rogers is survived by his spouse, Sydney Rogers.

“Charles put every part he had into every part he did,” Sydney informed the New York Publish. “Whereas he leaves behind a spouse and household that already miss him terribly, he beloved being aggressive and left us being 100% himself.”