{"id":5335,"date":"2025-05-12T17:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T17:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/?p=5335"},"modified":"2025-05-13T11:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:36:41","slug":"rugby-player-28-dies-after-collapsing-at-great-bristol-run-half-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/12\/rugby-player-28-dies-after-collapsing-at-great-bristol-run-half-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby player, 28, dies after collapsing at Great Bristol Run half marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jon Devereux, 28, died after running the half marathon in Bristol on Sunday (Picture: BPM Media\/Chester RUFC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A young rugby player has died after he collapsed while running a half marathon this weekend.<\/p>\n

Jon Devereux, 28, was running the Great Bristol Run half marathon on Sunday and was taken to hospital where he later died.<\/p>\n

His next of kin has been informed.<\/p>\n

His cause of death is not yet known but tributes on social media<\/a> suggest that he may have died from a heart attack.<\/p>\n

Rugby club Chester RUFC, which he used to play for, posted on Facebook: ‘Jon was a talented athlete who played senior rugby for Chester, and his energy, spirit, and sportsmanship left a lasting impression on all who knew him.<\/p>\n

‘His sudden loss has deeply affected our members and the wider sporting community.<\/p>\n

‘We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jon’s family, friends, and teammates during this incredibly difficult time. He will be dearly missed.’<\/p>\n

Tynedale RFC, which he also used to play for, said in a post: ‘It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former player\u00a0Jon\u00a0Devereux.<\/p>\n

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Jon was a keen rugby player and his former clubs have paid tribute (Picture: Facebook\/Chester RUFC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘Jon suffered a heart attack while taking part in yesterday’s Bristol Half Marathon.<\/p>\n

‘Jon had an infectious character which came to the fore when he joined the Tynedale touring party to Canada last year.<\/p>\n

‘He was a regular participant in our annual 7’s competition.<\/p>\n

‘He will be greatly missed by all of us.<\/p>\n

‘Our condolences go out to all his family and friends.<\/p>\n

‘Rest in peace,\u00a0Jon.’<\/p>\n

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More than 20,000 runners hit the streets in central Bristol at the weekend for the run (Picture: Bristol Live\/BPM MEDIA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A statement from The Great Run Company said: ‘It is with great sadness that The Great Run Company confirms the death of a participant at the Great Bristol Run on Sunday, 11 May 2025.<\/p>\n

‘Jon Devereux, aged 28, collapsed during the event, received immediate medical treatment, and later passed away in hospital.<\/p>\n

‘His next of kin have been informed.<\/p>\n

‘The entire team involved in organising the Great Bristol Run extends their heartfelt condolences to Mr Devereux’s family and friends.<\/p>\n

‘In accordance with the wishes of the family, no further details will be released. The cause of death will be determined later, pending medical examination.’<\/p>\n

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more stories like this, <\/strong>check our news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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