Ryan Satterthwaite

Ryan Satterthwaite

teenager New Zealand

Ryan Satterthwaite, a New Zealand teenager, tragically died due to a serious head injury sustained during a dangerous collision game that involved full-contact tackles without protective gear. This incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with social media-driven trends, as friends engaged in the impromptu game based on the 'run it straight' concept popularized overseas. Following his death, tributes poured in from friends who remembered him as a kind and genuine person.

Born on May 25, 2004 (21 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,469
Power
195$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,469 $210,000 195$
Totals 1 4,822,233 4,469 $210,000 195$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Last month, 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite died in New Zealand after sustaining a head injury during one such event. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: NZ coroner raises concern over new collision sport Runit

New Zealand New Zealand: Ryan Satterthwaite, 19, died in Palmerston North Hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a game with friends, inspired by 'run it straight'. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Runit Championship League’s $200k ‘run it straight’ final venue shifted from Auckland to Middle East

New Zealand New Zealand: Ryan Satterthwaite suffered severe head injuries after taking part in a private run it straight game. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Duncan Garner: Run it straight isn’t a sport - it’s insanity