Rhabdo is linked to NYC marathoner’s death. What is the condition and how worried should you be?
There are 26,000 cases in the U.S. each year and anyone can be impacted, doctors say
Covered by 3 sources from 2 countries. First reported by CBS News ·
How 3 newspapers cover this story
NYC marathoner died from rare condition rhabdomyolysis, father says
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare condition that can occur after very intense exercise or be triggered by drugs.
Rhabdo is linked to NYC marathoner’s death. What is the condition and how worried should you be?
There are 26,000 cases in the U.S. each year and anyone can be impacted, doctors say
What to Know About Rhabdomyolysis, the Condition Linked to a Marathon Runner's Death
In this rare condition, when muscle cells break down, they can overwhelm the kidneys.
Coverage details
3 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: CBS News, The Independent and TIME. CBS News published it first, on November 3, 2026; the last outlet to join was TIME, 2 days later.
Key names in the coverage: NYC.
By country: United States (2), United Kingdom (1).
