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☆ Beijing half-marathon winner stripped of medal after 3 African runners let the Chinese athlete overtake, video appears to show
  + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Cameron Manley | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +3 min
Organizers of Beijing's half-marathon stripped the winner of his gold medal, say reports. Video evidence appeared to show African runners slow to allow China's He Jie to overtake and win. Robert Keter then waves at He to overtake and signals to the other two African runners to pull back. AdvertisementThe investigation revealed the three African runners to be pacemakers, hired by Chinese sports company Xtep, which sponsored both He and the Beijing Half Marathon, but it did not inform the organizers. AdvertisementAll four runners' results have been revoked, and they will be stripped of their trophies, medals, and bonuses.
Persons: Jie, Kenya'sWilly Mnangat, —, Kenya's Robert Keter, Willy Mnangat, Mnangat, Robert Keter, Xtep, Zhong'ao Organizations: Service, Guardian, BBC Sport, South China Morning, World, Sports Management Co Locations: Beijing, BBC Sport Africa
☆ Beijing half marathon winners stripped of medals after African trio let Chinese runner win
  + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +2 min
Hong Kong CNN —The top four finishers of the Beijing Half Marathon have been stripped of their medals after an investigation found three African runners deliberately slowed down near the finish line to let a Chinese competitor win, according to organizers. The three African runners were invited to join the race as pacemakers by Chinese sports company Xtep, which sponsored both He and the Beijing Half Marathon, according to the committee. But Xtep failed to note the trio as pacemakers to the race operator, Zhong’ao Lupao Beijing Sports Management company, the committee said. The committee disqualified the operator from hosting the Beijing Half Marathon and banned Xtep from sponsoring any more races this season. He is ranked 74th in the world in the men’s marathon by World Athletics and is expected to lead the way for Asian runners in the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Persons: China’s, Jie, Kenya’s Willy Mnangat, gesturing, Robert Keter, Ethiopia’s, Xtep, Xtep “, ” Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Beijing Sports Management, Marathon, World Athletics Locations: Hong Kong, Beijing, Kenya, China
☆ Did Three African Runners Let a Chinese Runner Win a Race in Beijing?
  + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Yan Zhuang | More About Yan Zhuang | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: 1 min
After a grueling hour, there was little to separate the four runners as the finish line approached. Seconds later, another runner did the same. He Jie of China then strode ahead of the others, a recorded livestream of Sunday’s Beijing Half Marathon shows. He took first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter and Hailu tied for second place, one second later.
Persons: Jie, strode, — Willy Mnangat, Robert Keter, Ethiopia —, Hailu Organizations: Marathon Locations: China, Sunday’s Beijing, Kenya, Ethiopia
☆ Chinese runner’s win invites suspicion after rivals appear to step aside
  + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | Hassan Tayir | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +3 min
Hong Kong CNN —Chinese runner He Jie’s victory Sunday in the Beijing Half Marathon is facing a probe after his win was called into question by Chinese internet users because a trio of African runners appeared to deliberately slow down to let him win. The Chinese runner crossed the finish line in 1:03:44 to claim the $5,500 first prize, with the African trio just one second behind in joint-second place. The video clip shows the African runners applauding He’s win and patting him on the back, though the Asian Games marathon champion appears less enthused despite winning his first ever competitive half marathon. Some Chinese internet users called for an investigation into the race, while others demanded action from organizers. He is ranked 77th in the world in men’s marathon by World Athletics and is expected to lead the way for Asian runners in the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Persons: Kenya’s Willy Mnangat, Robert Keter, Ethiopia’s, He’s, patting, “, ”, ” Xstep, It’s, Mark Dreyer, That’s, “ It’s, Jie, ” Dreyer Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Asian Games, Beijing Municipal Sports Bureau, Chinese Athletics Association, CNN, Sporting, World Athletics Locations: Hong Kong, Beijing, Kenya, Weibo, China’s Ningxia
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