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ASU Preliminary Report Links Workout Collapse to Heat Stroke

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 3:21 AM UTC · How we work

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Arizona State University released a preliminary report on a player’s collapse during an outdoor workout.
Attorney Rob Carey said exertional heat stroke reduced oxygen flow to Mayich’s brain.
Matthew Mayich, 21, collapsed on Aug. 20, is hospitalized and likely will not recover, according to Carey.
Mayich fell during the 7 a.m. workout at 86-89 °F and 46-51% humidity while running with a 10-lb medicine ball.

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Arizona State University released a preliminary report on a player’s collapse during an outdoor workout.
Attorney Rob Carey said exertional heat stroke reduced oxygen flow to Mayich’s brain.
Matthew Mayich, 21, collapsed on Aug. 20, is hospitalized and likely will not recover, according to Carey.
Mayich fell during the 7 a.m. workout at 86-89 °F and 46-51% humidity while running with a 10-lb medicine ball.