A spokeswoman for the L.A. County coroner said Frank Meza was found Thursday morning on the bed of the L.A. River near the Riverside-Figueroa Street bridge. The autopsy is pending.
Frank Meza, who repeatedly denied accusations of cheating in multiple marathons, died Thursday at age 70. by race officials this week following a review of video footage from the race, has died. He was 70.
Meza’s death comes just days after L.A. 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.”in multiple marathons, he came under scrutiny with the long-distance community following his time of 2 hours 53 minutes 10 seconds in the L.A. Marathon — the fastest ever for a man his age.
Outside of running, Meza was well-known for mentoring Latino students and working to provide low-cost healthcare throughout Southern California. But as his times dipped below three hours — a mark of distinction among marathoners — Meza also came under scrutiny.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard rejoins club as head coachChelsea legend Frank Lampard has returned to the London club as its new head coach on a three-year-deal.
Read more »
Frank Lampard announces shock career move - get all the detailsFrank Lampard has announced some surprising news on Thursday. The football manager is set to return to London and be closer to his family...
Read more »
Nathan's hot dog eating contest offers the frank a rare chance to shineThe humble hot dog is a common sight at Fourth of July celebrations, and is an established part of the American diet. But the category has been stagnant over the last several years and its reputation has been threatened by health concerns.
Read more »
L.A. Marathon runner disqualified for cheating found dead in California riverDr. Frank Meza came under scrutiny in May after images emerged which appeared to show him leaving the course of the Skechers Performance L.A. Marathon in March. He was found dead Thursday.
Read more »
Kamala Harris Exposes a Hard Truth About BidenHer big moment during the debate was about as spontaneous as Liberation Day in North Korea. But she also showed why she’s likely to be the nominee. Trump wages hard campaigns, and Democrats want a killer.
Read more »
Husband, wife found dead in river, 5-year-old daughter found alive in nearby SUVHusband and wife found dead in the Delaware River, Philadelphia police say. Their 5-year-old daughter was located nearby.
Read more »