Marathon Runner Loses Consciousness

Instead of celebrating, Kyle Woods was transported to the hospital soon after he crossed the finish line for his first half-marathon. Doctors still don’t know why, but 24-year-old Woods passed out and went into full cardiac arrest on the asphalt. A team of six emergency personnel took turns performing chest compressions and sending electric shocks through a defibrillator to his heart. After 12 minutes, Woods’ heart finally started beating. Today,  the marathon runner owes his life to the UCHealth medical team who were stationed near the finish line. If they hadn’t been trained in CPR and been readily available, the completion of Woods’ first half-marathon would’ve had a different ending.