@sophiagraceshop: South Korean running influencer Yoo Ji-won tragically dies just 500 meters before the finish line. 💔 Yoo Ji-won, a 25-year-old running influencer and graduate student at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), collapsed during the 2026 Seoul Race half-marathon on October 11. She was competing in the 21.1-kilometer event when she lost consciousness at the 20.6-kilometer mark. Emergency responders treated her at the scene before transporting her to a hospital, where she later passed away. Known for balancing her AI semiconductor research with her passion for running, Yoo had also achieved an impressive full-marathon finish earlier this year. The race organizers have expressed their condolences to her family and stated that they would investigate the incident. Her cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed. #news #trending #yoojiwon #death

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Friday 16 October 2026 09:50:34 GMT