Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish

[Pelican Press 0]

Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish

Organisers of the Beijing half marathon are investigating allegations that three ******** athletes deliberately allowed China’s star runner He Jie to win Sunday’s race.

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to show Kenya’s Robert Keter and ****** Mnangat and Ethiopia’s Dejene Hailu pointing to the line and slowing down before waving He past.

He, 25, finished one second ahead of the trio, who tied for second place.

The result was criticised by some ******** social media users.

A spokesperson at the Beijing Sports Bureau told AFP they were investigating the incident, adding: “We will announce the results to the public once they are available.”

Xstep, a ******** sports brand who sponsored the event and have a contract with He, told ******** state-owned

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: “The situation is still being confirmed and verified by multiple parties. Further information will be communicated as soon as possible.”

He, 25, won marathon gold at the 2023 ****** Games in Hangzhou and is his country’s record holder in the event.

None of the runners have commented on the incident.

Users of ******** social media site Weibo have posted about the race, with a comment saying “this is no doubt the most embarrassing title of He Jie’s career” receiving more than 1,000 likes.

Another post added: “With such a major organiser and such a well-known event, this really pushes sportsmanship to the ground in shame.”

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