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Taylor Ceepo was just a quarter mile from the finish line of Sunday's Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, when she collapsed on the unseasonably hot day.

Medics on the scene responded immediately, and Taylor was taken to University Hospital's Cleveland Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.

Just 22-years-old, Taylor is a recent graduate of Walsh University where she majored in Biology, and double-minored in Psychology and Chemistry, and also played Soccer.

Taylor was originally from Medina, and graduated from St. V, where a mass was held in her memory this morning. She was a four-year member of the girls soccer team at St. V, who tweeted their disbelief and condolences Sunday night: 

Our hearts are broken as one of our former players, Taylor Ceepo, passed away today. Shocked and saddened, but forever grateful she was a part of ours lives, Taylor will be greatly missed. ??

— STVMGirlsSoccer (@stvmgirlssoccer) May 19, 2019

No official cause of death yet, though the heat is likely a factor as the mid-to-upper-80's and humidity, proved problematic for many runners. Race officials say more than 70 had to be treated for heat-related illnesses. 

World Golf Championship Bridgestone Invitational has an honorary chairman for the 2017 tournament. Officials announced on Thursday that Tony Zenty, CEO of University Hospitals, will chair the tournament next summer. 

Bridgestone Invitational Executive Director Don Padgett III said in a statement, "Tom Zenty is a well respected, inspirational leader; as CEO of UH, he unwaveringly displays dedication to serve his community and passion for helping people every day. In his 14 years at UH, Zenty has made an undeniable impact on the lives of those in Northeastern Ohio." 

The 2017 Bridgestone Invitational run August 2 through August 4 at Firestone Country Club in Akron.