Efe Castellón

Castellon

Updated Monday, January 29, 2024-11:32

The athlete

Antonio Serrano

died this Sunday after participating in the Castellón Half Marathon after suffering

cardiorespiratory arrest

, as announced by the organization.

Antonio Serrano belonged to the Atletisme Abrera Club of Barcelona and

was 50 years old

. The organization has indicated that at the end of the test

he would have found himself unwell in the hotel

in the city of Castellón where he was staying.

"Antonio, after arriving at the hotel and showering, has suffered

cardiorespiratory failure

that he has not been able to overcome despite the efforts made by the SAMUR health services," the organization detailed in a statement.

"From the organization of the 39th Castellón Half Marathon we deeply regret the death of Antonio Serrano de la Torre, from the Club Atletisme Abrera, participant this morning in the race and we offer

our most sincere condolences to the family, friends and club colleagues

."