Pregnant Olympic Athlete Collapses And Dies

shortly before the incident.

Meskerem Legesse was a former olympian, she was 26 years old. The Ethiopian marathon runner was three weeks due for delivery before the tragic incident that happened on Monday 15th July 2013. She suddenly collapsed and died while having lunch with her two years old son in a restaurant in Connecticut. 

Meskerem was administered CPR before rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead, fortunately the doctors were able to save the baby. Her friend told reporters that the athlete had suffered heart problem in the past and that was why she retired early from sports. RIP Meskerem!!!