Meza's death comes just days after LA Marathon officials determined he left the course for a portion of his record-setting performance in March and that his time during one stretch was "impossible". HARRY HOW/GETTY IMAGES More than 24,000 runners participate in the Los Angeles Marathon. Outside of running, Meza was well-known for mentoring Latino students and working to provide low-cost health care throughout Southern California. KATHARINE LOTZE/GETTY IMAGES Frank Meza's time was voided by race officials after they said he made shortcuts in the Los Angeles Marathon. The Los Angeles Marathon questioned his 2015 result before launching an investigation into his 2019 finish and presenting evidence that led to another disqualification.

Source: Stuff July 05, 2019 19:07 UTC