IBM Engineer, 36, Dies Of Heart Attack After Completing Marathon In Hyderabad

Last Updated:November 02, 2026, 10:59 PM IST

Kommineni Gopi collapsed while walking towards the breakfast area after crossing the finish line and receiving his medal.

The deceased has been identified as Kommineni Gopi, a software engineer who lived in Alkapur Colony, Manikonda. (Image: X)

A 36-year-old IBM employee died after collapsing shortly after completing a marathon at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Kommineni Gopi, a software engineer who lived in Alkapur Colony, Manikonda. He had taken part in a marathon organised by NEB at the stadium.

According to the Gachibowli police, Gopi collapsed while walking towards the breakfast area after crossing the finish line and receiving his medal.

Event organisers rushed him to a private hospital, where doctors declared him dead at around 8.45 am.

Police said preliminary information suggested that Gopi had suffered a heart attack. They added that he was taken to hospital immediately after he collapsed.

The incident took place shortly after he had completed the marathon. Further details about the circumstances leading to his death are awaited.

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What caused the death of the IBM engineer during the Hyderabad marathon?

Kommineni Gopi, a 36-year-old IBM software engineer, died from a suspected heart attack after collapsing shortly after finishing a marathon at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.

Where did the runner collapse during the Hyderabad marathon event?

He collapsed while walking towards the breakfast area after crossing the finish line and receiving his medal.

Who organized the marathon event where the tragic incident took place?

The marathon at Gachibowli Stadium was organized by NEB.

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