A suspicious time by a 70-year-old doctor prompted online outrage and ultimately his disqualification from the L.A. Marathon.
Frank Meza broke a Los Angeles Marathon record in March when he crossed the finish line in 2:53:10, the fastest time ever for a 70-year-old man.
Even though there’s often little to nothing at stake in these races outside of the top finishers, the marathon community is serious about the integrity of the sport. Officials: Meza left course, returned at different pointL.A. Marathon officials reached the same conclusion after an investigation, determining via video footage that Mesa left the course and returned at a different point.
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