17-year-old runner dies during race in Monterrey

José Román Hernández Vázquez, aged 17, died on Sunday 1 November during a 5-kilometre community race in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.

Taken to hospital as cause of death remains unconfirmed

The young runner felt unwell and collapsed during the race. He was taken to Hospital Tierra y Libertad, where medical staff confirmed that he had died.

So far, the cause of death has not been confirmed.

Tributes from Rondalla Cristiana Judá and JB Barbería

Rondalla Cristiana Judá expressed its condolences: “With deep sadness and immense gratitude, we extend our most sincere condolences on the passing of our dear friend and brother, José Román Hernández Vázquez.”

José Román studied at Preparatoria Emiliano Zapata. JB Barbería also remembered him in a farewell message: “Today we are not just saying goodbye to a barber, a friend; we are saying goodbye to a son of God. I had the privilege of teaching you a little at the barbershop. Together we went to the annexes not only to cut hair, but also to tell those men that God has not forgotten them. Thank you for letting me teach you, and thank you for teaching me.”