Organizers are investigating a half marathon race in Beijing after three African runners appeared to let China’s top long-distance runner move ahead of them shortly before the finish line and sprint to victory, sparking public speculation that the result was rigged.
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, He Jie, the men’s marathon record holder in China , wearing number 1, runs alongside African competitors during the Bejjing Half-Marathon 2024 in Beijing on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Organizers are investigating the half-marathon race in Beijing after video from the race showing three African runners appearing to let the Chinese runner ahead of them right as they are about to cross the finish line sparked public speculation that the race was rigged.
“The organizing committee attaches great importance to the issue raised by netizens about the results of the ,” organizers said. “A special investigation team has been set up to conduct an investigation, and the results of the investigation will be released to the public in a timely fashion.” He Jie, who won the marathon at the Asian Games and holds the Chinese national record in the event, was trailing behind three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia as they approached the finish line. One of the runners then seems to gesture for the others to slow down as He moves in front and sprints to the finish line.
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