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Buford Athlete Dies After Collapsing at School

The 16-year-old died three days after falling ill while running.

A 16-year-old Buford youth has died three days after collapsing during a workout at Buford High School, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Adam Smith, a varsity basketball player, was running during a Sept. 13 pre-season workout when he stopped to tell a teacher he was not feeling well. Moments later, Smith collapsed and was transported to Northside Hospital-Forsyth where he died Sunday night. (Click here to read the full AJC article.)

Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel and Gardens is handling the funeral arrangements.

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