Published 12 days ago

Beijing half marathon organisers strip top three of medals

The top three finishers in Beijing half marathon were stripped of their medals after China's He Jie won controversially, as per organisers.
China's state broadcaster, CCTV, reported that all four participants, including the top three and He, were punished, with their results cancelled.
The race investigation revealed that the actions of the top three runners breached competition rules because they were not properly registered as pacemakers for He.

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BBC News

Beijing half marathon: Top three stripped of medals after investigation

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.

13 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Beijing half marathon winner thrown out after trio slowed to let him win

All four athletes disqualified and forced to return prize moneySpecial committee issues apology but steers clear of fix talkOrganisers have revoked He Jie’s first place in the Beijing half marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed that three other runners had slowed down to let him win the race. All four were disqualified and had to return their medals and prize money.Online users in China had shared the video from the final moments…

13 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Beijing half marathon top three stripped of medals: Organisers

He Jie, the 2023 Asian Games marathon gold medalist, won by one second after his supposed rivals appeared to slow down towards the finish and waved him out in front.

13 days ago·India

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CTV News

Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after other runners slowed down to let him win

Organizers have revoked He Jie's first place in the Beijing Half Marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed that three other runners had slowed down to let him win the race.

13 days ago·Canada

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The Independent

Chinese runner’s win revoked after probe into Beijing Half Marathon

Videos of Chinese runner He Jei and African runners gesturing sparked outrage in China

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after other runners slowed down to let him win

BANGKOK (AP) — Organizers have revoked He Jie's first place in the Beijing Half Marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed that three other runners had slowed down to let

13 days ago·United States

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