"Grégory suffered a medical incident around 4 a.m. ahead of the fourth stage of the Marathon des Sables. He received on-site medical care but passed away a few days later."
"David Parrish was attempting to set an unsupported fastest known time on the Cape Wrath Trail when he passed away in Kintail, a remote area in the Scottish Highlands."
"David was using his FKT attempt to raise money for the Scottish Mountain Rescue in honor of his friend Luke Ireland, who died of hypothermia while mountain running in 2014."
"The Marathon des Sables race organization stated, 'This event has deeply affected the entire Marathon des Sables community, as well as all those who shared this journey alongside him.'"
Grégory died during the 2026 Marathon des Sables after suffering a medical incident. He was evacuated but passed away later. The race organization expressed condolences and requested privacy for his family. David Parrish, a former Royal Marine, died while attempting a fastest known time on the Cape Wrath Trail. He aimed to raise funds for the Scottish Mountain Rescue in memory of a friend who died while running. Both incidents have left the trail running community in mourning.
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