Jr. High School Cross-Country Runner Dies During Practice In Wausau Area

From the Wausau Daily Herald: "A 14-year-old student was pronounced dead this afternoon after collapsing during cross country practice at D.C. Everest’s Stiehm Stadium...The student, whose name has not been released, collapsed during warm-up exercises within five to 10 minutes after cross country practice started, according to a news release from the Everest Metro Police Department. He was a member of the team and in eighth grade at D.C. Everest Junior High School. " http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090921/WDH0101/90921173/1975&located=WISINFO
As a former cross country runner in high school, I am saddened by this death. Cross-Country runners are a rare breed. When I ran for Tosa East and Oconomowoc, we were a very close team. I cannot imagine what their team is going through. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and teammates of the youngster.