Nine runners had to be taken to local hospitals during the Ottawa Race Weekend. Ottawa paramedics said two people were in critical condition, including a man in his 30s. Race director John Halverson told CBC News that the pleasant weather may have caused racers to push harder than in years' past. Man resuscitated SaturdayOne man had to be resuscitated by a paramedic bike unit after he collapsed during one of Saturday's races. Within a few seconds, the man in his 60s regained consciousness and was transported to hospital in critical condition, paramedics said.

Source: CBC News May 26, 2019 20:37 UTC