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sports5 days ago•4 min saved

Off-Course Lead Vehicle Triggers Bizarre Finish at US Half Marathon

In Atlanta, Jess McClain briefly led the 2026 US Half Marathon Championships before following a lead vehicle off the official course; she and others then corrected course and McClain finished ninth as Molly Born won on the correctly followed route. USA Track & Field ruled the misdirection was caused by inadequate course marking and, while the finish order stood, organizers apologized and pledged a full review to tighten safeguards.

via The New York Times|

#atlanta-track-club #half-marathon #jess-mcclain

sports5 days ago•4 min saved

Pace Vehicle Misroutes Leaders, Rewriting US Half Marathon Results

In Atlanta, leaders in the women’s USATF Half Marathon Championships were steered off course by a pace vehicle after the 12-mile mark, costing about two minutes and altering the finish order; Molly Born won, while Jess McClain, Emma Grace Hurley, and Ednah Kurgat were affected and potentially missed Worlds spots; USATF denied a protest after a jury of appeals, and Atlanta Track Club apologized while pledging a full review.

via Runner's World|

#atlanta-track-club #half-marathon #misdirection

sports5 days ago•2 min saved

Chaos at US Half Marathon: Lead Vehicle Guides Leaders Off Course in Atlanta

In Atlanta, the US Half Marathon Championship ended in chaos when lead runners Jess McClain, Ednah Kurgat and Emma Hurley were guided off course by a lead vehicle, amid inadequate course markings. Molly Born won the women’s race, with McClain, Hurley and Kurgat finishing well back. Wesley Kiptoo won the men’s race. USATF denied an appeal and kept the final results, though the event remains a qualifier for the 2026 World Road Running Championships; organizers and athletes will review the incident, and lead vehicles are provided by the Atlanta Track Club.

via The Guardian|

#atlanta-track-club #half-marathon #misdirection

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

David Copperfield Admits to Posting Fake Videos to Mislead Audience

Magician David Copperfield revealed in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning that he posts fake videos online to misdirect people who try to copy his illusions. Copperfield said he does it for fun and enjoys seeing people try to break down his tricks. He also shared that he follows the magician's code and declined to share details about his upcoming project, which will entail having people either disappear or fly. Copperfield, who still performs 15 shows a week, said he loves proving people wrong and making them smile, but dislikes when people call his work "magic tricks" as it diminishes the hard work that goes into creating his illusions.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#david-copperfield #entertainment #illusions