Former Texas Tech first baseman collapses, dies shortly after finishing Dallas half-marathon
By APSunday, March 14, 2010
Ex-Texas Tech athlete dies after half-marathon
DALLAS — A university spokesman says a former Texas Tech first baseman collapsed and died shortly after crossing the finish line of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon in Dallas.
Texas Tech spokesman Blayne Beal says 32-year-old Mark Austry of Lantana, Texas, died at a local hospital Sunday.
Austry collapsed Sunday morning after finishing the 13.1-mile run benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. About 13,000 runners registered for the race.
The former Red Raider lettered at Texas Tech from 1998 to 2000, after transferring from Coastal Carolina.
Beal says Austry leaves behind a wife and two daughters. He says Austry’s father spoke with school officials Sunday.
The Dallas County medical examiner’s office says an autopsy is scheduled Monday.
