Runner Who Died in Brooklyn Half Marathon Identified as Charles Rogers, 31

A runner who died after working a half-marathon in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 17, has been recognized as Charles Rogers. He was 31.

Rogers began his faculty soccer profession as a defensive again at Iowa State University in 2012, earlier than transferring to the University of Minnesota in 2015, The New York Post stories.

The University of Minnesota Gophers shared a tribute to the late soccer participant on Instagram on Monday, May 19.

“Our hearts are damaged as former Gopher Charles Rogers tragically handed over the weekend whereas working the Brooklyn Marathon,” the college stated. “Our ideas are with the Rogers household and all of his family members.”

Following an damage throughout the 2015 season, Rogers transferred to Lindenwood University in Missouri, which additionally shared a tribute to Rogers on X.

“The Lindenwood Football household mourns the lack of Ace Rogers. Our ideas & prayers exit to his spouse Sydney, his mother and father Teresa Jordan & Charles Rogers, and the remainder of his household,” the college’s assertion learn.

Rogers’ sister Tiffany Bass launched a GoFundMe on Tuesday, May 20, to help in protecting funeral bills. “As the oldest sibling, I’m decided to prepare a “bomb” memorial service in Charles’ hometown of Iowa City, Iowa—the place he was raised, went to high school, and constructed lifelong friendships,” Bass wrote.

Bass continued, “This memorial is for his neighborhood, for his true associates and family members, and particularly for our grieving mom, who has been excluded throughout essentially the most painful time of her life.”

Ashley Squires, Rogers’ sister-in-law, additionally launched a GoFundMe web page in help of Rogers’ spouse, Sydney Rogers. “Charlie’s sudden passing is a heartbreaking shock for everybody, particularly Sydney,” Squires wrote.

“Many have reached out asking how they will help Syd throughout this troublesome time,” Squires continued. “Beyond checking in on her and ensuring she is wrapped in love, we’d love to assist elevate cash to ease her monetary burden.”

The New York Road Runners (NYRR), which organized the 13.1-mile race, beforehand to PEOPLE {that a} 31-year-old man collapsed throughout the race. It was his first time competing.

The runner made it about eight miles into the course when he “skilled a medical incident,” officers confirmed. NBC New York reported that the incident befell alongside the borough’s Ocean Parkway.

“It is with disappointment and heavy hearts that we verify the passing of one in all at this time’s race contributors,” NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer stated in an announcement. “On behalf of the entire working neighborhood, we prolong our deepest condolences to his household, associates and family members.”

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Rogers is survived by his spouse, Sydney Rogers.

“Charles put everything he had into everything he did,” Sydney informed the New York Post. “While he leaves behind a wife and family that already miss him terribly, he loved being competitive and left us being 100% himself.”