Controversy Surrounds Beijing Half Marathon Winner's Victory
Kenyan runner Willy Mnangat admits to letting Chinese runner He Jie win the Beijing Half Marathon because they are friends, causing uproar and suspicion of race-fixing. The event's organizer and Beijing Sports Bureau are investigating the matter, as many criticize the result for bringing the race into disrepute. Sports expert Mark Dreyer emphasizes that such actions are not acceptable at the elite level and suggests that financial incentives may have played a role.