Lead-vehicle error costs McClain the US Half Marathon title
Jess McClain led the US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta before the lead vehicle steered runners off course for about 1,000 meters, forcing a U-turn and costing her the national title and a $20,000 prize; she finished ninth as Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat finished 12th and 13th. USATF denied protests; the Atlanta Track Club is reviewing the incident, and McClain urged safeguards to prevent a repeat and for officials to 'make it right' for affected athletes.