Former President Bill Clinton made an appearance at the New York City Marathon’s finish line on Sunday, sporting a bandage on the tip of his nose.
The 79-year-old’s bandaged nose was prominently visible in photos capturing a moment of affection with his daughter Chelsea, 45, who participated in the marathon. Accompanying Clinton was his wife, Hillary, aged 78.
While the reason for Clinton’s bandage remains unclear, his health history has been a subject of public interest, with notable challenges over the past two decades.
Back in 2004, Clinton underwent a successful quadruple bypass surgery after doctors discovered that his arteries were nearly completely blocked.
Images from the event show Bill Clinton embracing his daughter Chelsea at the NYC Marathon, where the bandage on his nose could be clearly seen. (Angelina Katsanis/AP Photo)
At that time, reports from ABC News highlighted that medical professionals believed Clinton had narrowly avoided a severe heart attack.
The following year, in 2005, he suffered a collapsed lung, adding another serious episode to his medical history.
Former President Bill Clinton hugged his daughter after the NYC Marathon. He had a large bandage on his nose. (Angelina Katsanis/AP Photo)
Clinton’s health has continued to be monitored in the years since. In 2021, the former president was hospitalized for a urinary tract infection that spread to his bloodstream.
He recovered after several days of treatment and was later released in good condition.
In 2022, he faced another health setback when he contracted COVID-19. The infection was described as mild, but it nonetheless renewed concerns about his overall health given his history of cardiac issues.
Former President Bill Clinton was spotted leaving the Hamptons with what appeared to be a defibrillator bag in 2025. (Instar)
Most recently, in August 2025, Clinton was seen leaving an airport accompanied by individuals carrying what appeared to be a medical device, reportedly a defibrillator, sparking new health fears.
Photographs showed someone walking alongside Bill and Hillary Clinton, carrying the device as the couple exited the airport.
Sunday’s images showed the former president in good spirits as he embraced his daughter at the finish line and cheered her on.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Bill Clinton for comment.
