NC senator collapses during race, taken away in ambulance
by STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer
52 mins ago
MSNWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapsed during a Washington, D.C., race Wednesday morning and was taken away by ambulance.
Tillis, 56, was seen on the ground being administered CPR by bystanders at about 15-20 minutes into the race, which started at 8 a.m. The three-mile race was being held in Anacostia Park in the southeast part of the city.
Tillis at first appeared unconscious but was revived and breathing when taken away by ambulance. Tillis was participating in the ACLI Capital Challenge race, an annual event in Anacostia Park in the district. He was leading his own team, "Team Tillis."
Many politicians and other prominent Washington, D.C., figures run the annual race. ...
Tillis ran for the U.S. Senate in 2014, where he defeated incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan.
Tillis is known for his athleticism as an avid mountain biker and participant in obstacle endurance races.
He is married to Susan Tillis and has two children.
It was not immediately known what hospital Tillis was taken to.
