Winning the Auckland Marathon has come at a cost for the first woman to cross the finish line.
Nicole Goldsmid crossed the finish line in 2 hours and 47 minutes, with a winning smile - taking out the top spot in the women's elite race.
However, the victorious smile was rather short-lived as she was seen to falter and collapse.
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She was spotted being carried to the side, as medical staff converged to give her an assessment.
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Advertise with NZME.However, after a bit of a rest, Goldsmid was later awarded her trophy at the prize giving.