Tragedy as ‘bright & beautiful’ runner, 24, dies during half marathon in Scotland

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‘DEEPLY MISSED’ Tragedy as ‘bright & beautiful’ runner, 24, dies during half marathon in Scotland
She was a student at a university in the capital when she took part in the race last month
Jennifer Jones, News Reporter
Published: 13:42, 2 Jun 2025
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TRIBUTES have been paid to a “bright and beautiful” runner who tragically died during a Scottish half marathon.
Olivia Tuohy, 24, sadly passed away after participating in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on Sunday, May 25.
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Runners participate in the 2025 Edinburgh Marathon Festival where Olivia Touhy tragically diedCredit: Getty
The Irish national, from County Clare, was a student at Queen Margaret University on the outskirts of the capital.
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Her passing has shocked the tight-knit community in Ennis, where she hailed from.