"Controversy Surrounds Beijing Half Marathon Finish as African Runners Allegedly Let Chinese Competitor Win"
TL;DR
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.
Topics:sports#african-runners#beijing-half-marathon#chinese-runner#investigation#race-controversy#sports
- Did Three African Runners Let a Chinese Runner Win a Race in Beijing? The New York Times
- Three African runners, in the lead, slowed down hit the brakes in the in the final stretch of the Beijing Half Marathon. CNN
- Beijing Half Marathon Casts Shadow Over Chinese Running TIME
- Beijing half marathon results under investigation after runners appear to hand win to Chinese star The Associated Press
- Online videos show Chinese runner being gifted win in Beijing half marathon Reuters
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