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sports1 year ago

"Controversy at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Disqualified for Allowing Chinese Runner to Win"

Four top finishers in the Beijing Half Marathon were disqualified after three African runners, hired as pacemakers, appeared to let a Chinese competitor win the race. The incident sparked an investigation, leading to the disqualification of all four runners and the withdrawal of their trophies, medals, and bonuses. The race organizers apologized and pledged to learn from the episode, while the Chinese Athletics Association vowed to strengthen supervision of road running events.

via The New York Times|
#african-runners#beijing-half-marathon#chinese-runner
sports1 year ago

"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.

via The New York Times|
#african-runners#beijing-half-marathon#chinese-runner
sports1 year ago

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

The Beijing half marathon is under investigation after three African runners appeared to let China’s top long-distance runner move ahead of them shortly before the finish line, sparking public speculation that the result was rigged. Organizers have set up a special investigation team to look into the matter after a flood of public reaction expressing suspicion about the race, with one of the runners claiming they were hired as pacemakers and not competing to win.

via The Associated Press|
#beijing#chinese-runner#half-marathon
sports1 year ago

Controversy Surrounds Chinese Runner's Victory in Beijing Half Marathon

Chinese runner He Jie's victory in the Beijing Half Marathon is under investigation after African runners appeared to slow down and let him win, sparking suspicion among Chinese internet users. Video footage shows the African runners seemingly gesturing for He to take the lead just meters from the finish line. Race organizers and sponsors are conducting an investigation, and calls for fairness and sportsmanship have emerged on social media. He, a promising long-distance runner, has not addressed the controversial finish.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#african-runners#beijing-half-marathon#chinese-runner
sports1 year ago

Controversy Surrounds Chinese Runner's Victory in Beijing Half Marathon

Organizers of the Beijing Half Marathon are investigating after a video appeared to show three African runners slowing down near the finish line so that a Chinese athlete could win. The Chinese runner, He Jie, finished with a time of 1:03:44, while the other three runners tied for second at 1:03:45. One of the runners claimed he let He win because they are friends, but the incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the true spirit of sports in China.

via NBC News|
#african-runners#beijing-half-marathon#chinese-runner
sports1 year ago

Controversy Surrounds Chinese Runner's Victory in Beijing Half Marathon

Chinese runner He Jie's victory in the Beijing Half Marathon is under investigation after African runners appeared to deliberately slow down to let him win, sparking suspicion among Chinese internet users. Video footage shows the African runners seemingly gesturing for He to take the lead just meters from the finish line. The controversial finish has prompted calls for an investigation and action from organizers, with race officials acknowledging the feedback and stating that it will be processed further. The situation is being investigated and verified by multiple parties, and some observers have deemed the finish to be unusual, while He, a promising long-distance runner, is expected to lead the way for Asian runners in the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

via CNN|
#african-runners#beijing-half-marathon#chinese-runner
sports1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounds Chinese Runner's Victory in Beijing Half Marathon"

Beijing half marathon organizers are investigating a race where three African runners appeared to deliberately allow Chinese runner He Jie to win, with footage showing them pointing to the finish line and slowing down. The incident has sparked criticism on Chinese social media, with concerns raised about sportsmanship. This comes amid a growing interest in long-distance running in China, but also instances of cheating and poor organization in recent years.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#african-runners#beijing-half-marathon#chinese-runner