Man who died after Great North Run named as Sam Wealleans

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Man who ***** after Great North Run named as Sam Wealleans

A man who ***** after collapsing during the Great North Run has been named.

Sam Wealleans, of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, ***** in hospital on Sunday after falling ill during the race, The Great Run Company (GRC) said.

The 29-year-old was running on behalf of mental health charity Mind in memory of his sister and a close family friend.

The GRC said its “thoughts and sympathies are with all those who loved and knew him”.

A company spokesperson said: “We are continuing to support Sam’s close family during this incredibly difficult time.”

Mr Wealleans’ cause of ****** is not yet known.

He had been running the half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields to raise £350.

An online fundraiser has now reached more than £8,000.

About 60,000 runners took part in the 13.1-mile (21km) event, in its 43rd year, in wet and cool conditions.

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