"Controversy Surrounds Beijing Half Marathon Finish as African Runners Allegedly Let Chinese Competitor Win"

Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon after footage showed three African runners appearing to let a Chinese competitor win by gesturing for him to pass them before the finish. The Chinese runner, He Jie, claimed first place, while the African runners tied for second. The race's organizers have launched an investigation in response to online questions about the race's results, and the Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau is also looking into the matter. This incident has sparked controversy in the context of previous accusations of cheating in distance running events in China.