Russian model and athlete suddenly dies while jogging

5years ago

Morshansky news, Russia news.

A Russian athlete has died while training after she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, according to the regional athletics federation.

Margarita Plavunova, 25, was found dead on the side of the road in the Morshansky District of western Russia. Local news outlets said that her death may be a result of her heavy workload.

She is a Russian student in both sprinting and hurdles and was also competing in both the 100-meter and 400-meter. She had a 14.06 best time in the 100-meter.

According to her friends, Plavunova was at her grandmother's home preparing for the next competitions. Preliminary autopsy results revealed an acute heart failure despite not having any prior health issues.