Marathoner who collapsed and died identified

The man who collapsed and died following the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon last weekend has been identified.

St. Cloud Hospital identifies the runner as 35-year-old Paul Melby of Byron. He collapsed after completing the 26.2-mile race Saturday that ran through Holdingford, Avon, Albany and St. Joseph.

Melby was pronounced dead at St. Cloud Hospital. Race director Sharon Hobbs says a medical team was on hand when Melby collapsed. The St. Cloud Times says about 250 runners participating in the marathon.

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Information from: St. Cloud Times

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