The president of Marathon, Orison Amaya, passed away this Monday at the age of 52 due to a heart attack, reported the vice president of the institution, Rolando Mauricio Pena.

“We are very saddened because it is very difficult news for the family, for us who lived with him every day,” Pena told journalists.

On social media, the club deeply lamented “the passing of our president, but also of a man who loved our colors with all his heart. Jose Orinson Amaya leaves a legacy that will live on in every fan, in every story, and in every green-and-white dream.”

Amaya assumed the presidency of Marathon in December 2015, following the departure of Yankel Rosenthal, and focused on rebuilding a club burdened with debt, sponsors, and various legal issues.

Under his leadership, the team ended an eight-year title drought by winning the 2018 Clausura tournament. He also spearheaded sports and social projects to develop young talent and strengthen the local community.

Founded in 1925 in San Pedro Sula, Marathon celebrated its centennial on November 25th and remains one of the most important clubs in Honduras. It has nine national titles and is the only Honduran team with its own stadium, the Yankel Rosenthal, with a capacity of 5,000 spectators. Currently, in the Apertura tournament, Marathon is under the direction of Argentine Pablo Lavallen and is in second place in the standings with 39 points, only behind Olimpia, which has 40.