Man collapses near finish line of half-marathon

A 40-year-old man was in grave condition Sunday after he collapsed during the Los Angeles Rock 'n' Roll half-marathon, fire officials said.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the 600 block of Olympic Boulevard in downtown Los Angeles near the finish line of the race around 9:30 a.m., about two hours into the event Paramedics performed CPR on the man, who was described only as a “possible participant.” The man was transported to a hospital.

Fire department spokesman Erik Scott said the incident was the only serious health issue associated with the race that he was aware of. No further details were immediately available.

The race, with an estimated 15,000 runners and walkers, began and ended at L.A. Live, following a course that passed Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and crossed the 6th Street bridge, reaching Boyle Avenue before doubling back on itself.

-- Victoria Kim