BEIJING — Kenyan runner Willy Mnangat has said he let China’s He Jie win the Beijing Half Marathon, explaining that he did it “because he is my friend”.
Kenya n runner Willy Mnangat has said he let China ’s He Jie win the Beijing Half Marathon , explaining that he did it “because he is my friend”.
Mnangat was shown looking at He, pointing to the finish line and making a waving gesture, beckoning him to go ahead. He passed the trio and they made no effort to respond.“He comes to Kenya and I was in the Wuxi Marathon, so he is my friend, ok,” Mnangat said. “We are aware of the footage circulating online from the Beijing Half Marathon and understand an investigation is currently being conducted by the relevant local authorities,” World Athletics said.
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