The 2024 Detroit marathon wrapped up on Sunday with tragic news. A 57-year-old man died while taking part in the full marathon.
Organizers only shared with us that the athlete passed away near mile marker five in Windsor. 7 News Detroit reporter Faraz Javed went across the border to Canada to learn about the athlete and the details surrounding his untimely passing.
After knocking door to door, Faraz learned that the athlete went down near Riverside Drive and Elm Street. That’s where I met Susan Gewarges, who was standing outside her home cheering for her sister-in-law and other runners. And just around 845am, she witnessed something she will never forget…