A guy died immediately after finishing the London Marathon in less than three hours.
Steve Shanks, 45, of Bingham, Nottinghamshire, died unexpectedly while driving home on Sunday, according to event organisers.
Tributes have been paid to the runner, whose death reason has not yet been disclosed.
Jessica, his wife, claimed she was “in shock and devastated” in a statement.
She stated that his death was “unexpected and unexpected.”
“He was returning home having spent the day participating in the London Marathon,” she said. “As you can imagine I’m absolutely in shock and devastated.”
A representative for the London Marathon said they were “deeply saddened” to learn of Mr Shanks’ death.
Mr Shanks, they noted, was a “very experienced runner” who took part in the marathon on Sunday, finishing the 26.2-mile (42.1km) route in two hours and 53 minutes.
“Steve had won many club championships over all distances,” Holme Pierrepont Running Club noted in a memorial posted on its website.
“He competed in races all over Europe and was a keen parkrun tourist.
“His talents were not limited to road running. He represented the club in cross country and won a club fell running championship in 2008.”
In Mr Shanks’ memory, a fundraising website has been put up to benefit a multiple sclerosis (MS) organisation.
In 14 hours, it has raised more than £2,000 of its £2,500 target.
MS was mentioned on the page as a cause “close to [Mr Shanks’s] heart” because some of his close friends suffer from the disease.
“Steve was a keen runner never happier than running,” it said.
“But he was more than just a runner – he was [a] musician, a knitter, and a renowned quizzer possessed of extensive knowledge of terrible pop music.
“He will be greatly missed and always in our hearts and memories.”
Ed Tait, executive director of engagement and income generation at the MS Society, added: “We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Shanks, and offer our heartfelt condolences to his family.
“More than 130,000 people live with MS in the UK, and we’re incredibly grateful that vital funds are being raised for those affected by the condition, in Steve’s memory.”
