Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Chinese runner's win is revoked after investigation into Beijing Half Marathon: The results of Beijing’s half marathon were canceled after an investigation found ...
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Quick Glance: China Cancels He Jie's Win in Half Marathon After Investigation
- The winner of the half marathon in Beijing, He Jie, along with Ethiopians Dejene Hailu Bikila and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat had their results canceled after an investigation. The three African runners slowed down in the last 2 kilometers to allow the Chinese athlete to win. All trophies, medals, and bonuses will be withdrawn, and the athletes will be reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
- The race organizer, Zhongao Lupao Beijing Sports Management company, will also be disqualified from hosting the Beijing half marathon due to the lack of relevant pacer information. Xiamen Xtep Investment, a partner of Zhongao Lupao, apologized for the oversight. He was sponsored by Xtep and accepted the punishment decision. The four runners had run together but the Africans slowed down, drawing widespread skepticism.
- Long-distance running races in China have faced issues with cheating and poor organization. In a 2018 half marathon in Shenzhen, 258 participants were caught cheating by taking shortcuts or using fake bibs. The incident in Beijing sparked controversy and raised concerns about the integrity of competitions in the country.
- The prevalence of cheating in long-distance races highlights the need for better oversight and enforcement to maintain the fairness and credibility of sporting events. The disqualification of the winners and the race organizer sends a strong message about the consequences of unethical behavior in competitive sports.
Indiana Fever select Clark with first pick of WNBA Draft
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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Garrett McNamara didn't have a conventional childhood. By the age of 11, he'd lived in a commune and even a cult, but when his family settled in Hawaii - and ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5pc4
All trophies, medals and bonuses will be withdrawn and the athletes reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
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U.S. athletes praise Paris Games prize money plan: World Athletics' (WA) plan to offer prize money to Olympic gold medallists is a much needed step in the right ...
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Boston Marathon updates: Rainbow-Cooper takes women’s race: Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia ran alone for most of the Boston Marathon to win in 2 hours, 6 minutes ...
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Scandal in Beijing: Fraud in the half marathon - China's best runner disqualified
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U.S. court sides with transgender school athlete against West Virginia ban
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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
R.F.K. Jr. Received $2 Million From His Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan: The infusion of cash into his presidential campaign came a day after he announced Ms ...
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Wolverhampton marathon runner 'blown over' by reaction to last place: Film of Lynda Elmore finishing last in the Manchester Marathon has been watched by millions ...
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Sudan is now a year into a war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that has killed thousands ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudans-uprooted-millions-pay-price-year-long-war-2024-04-14/
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
Boston Dynamics is sending its famous robot Atlas into retirement: Boston Dynamics has announced they are retiring their legendary humanoid robot Atlas - marking ...
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Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
- Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.
- The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.
- Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.
- The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
Tyler Butterfield shines as Bermuda flag flies at Boston Marathon: Former Olympian Tyler Butterfield produced a sparkling performance to finish just outside the ...
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Five star Gerda Steyn blitzes Two Oceans record to win ultra-marathon: It was Gerda Steyn’s fifth successive Two Oceans Marathon win, becoming the first athlete ...
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Bayer Leverkusen: Managing Director Carro names minimum price for Florian Wirtz
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Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Driving Across Kansas Sucks: Road tripping is still one of the best ways to see the United States of America. And don't dismiss ...
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ECB's Lagarde hints it is too early to review inflation target: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hinted on Wednesday that it was too early for ...
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Purple track for Paris should be : The purple athletics track being laid in Paris's Stade de France for the summer Olympics does not guarantee records but ...
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Jason Barnett has taken the reins from his parents and is now running Royal Rib House, a beloved BBQ mainstay in Bed Stuy ... Show more
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the cradle of ancient games | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Hellen Obiri claims back-to-back Boston Marathon titles: Kenya’s Hellen Obiri broke away from a large pack late to become the first woman to repeat as Boston ...
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Feller and Venier are Tyrol's athletes of the year | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
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Barnhart: Donors have already pledged $4 million to UK basketball NIL after Mark Pope hire
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ECB's Lagarde says inflation more likely to ease but risks both ways: Euro zone inflation is likely to decline further and the European Central Bank may cut ...
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Horseracing-I am Maximus wins Grand National steeplechase: I Am Maximus, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend won the Grand National steeplechase ...
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Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year
- I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.
- Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.
- There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.
- Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.
London Marathon 2024: World record-holder Tigst Assefa aiming for record time: Ethiopia's world record-holder Tigst Assefa says she is "here to win" her maiden ...
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2017 Okpekpe Race Champion, Gebreselassie Chases First Major Marathon Win To London
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Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics: Singapore Athletics said it will work closely with Shanti Pereira's coach to reorganise her ...
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Mounting Tensions: The Bloomberg Open, Americas Edition: Good morning. Oil gains as Middle East tensions build. Bond traders get a reality check ...
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Formula E Shows Way Ahead for Racing as F1’s Net Zero Deadline Nears: Formula One is a sporting empire complete with rock star drivers, billion-dollar teams and ...
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Spring is in the air: World Bank and IMF kick off their joint meeting in Washington this week
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As the Kentucky Derby turns 150, Black heritage in racing is in the Louisville spotlight
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Eliud Kipchoge 'expects' to win third Olympic Games marathon: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon ...
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AFL competition's return to Arnhem Land raises hopes for female talent: Cultural 'shame' can hold Yolŋu women back from playing footy in north-east Arnhem Land ...
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2024 World Rankings: Ebenyo To Defend Okpekpe Race Title As World’s 10,000m, 10km Number One
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Snake on a bullet train causes rare railway delay in Japan: Almost nothing stops Japan’s famous high-speed bullet trains from running exactly on time – but a ...
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Gresini Ducati rider Marc Marquez crashed out from the lead of MotoGP's #AmericasGP yesterday, but remained positive post-race.
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Dad runs Boston Marathon in memory of 3 slain children: Patrick Clancy's wife is charged in connection with their children's deaths.
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Injured in a Russian strike, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl runs to raise money for other victims
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Julia Mayer runs. And runs. And runs. How does her body cope?: The marathon record holder runs up to 240 kilometers in training weeks. She has the courage to ...
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#VantageReels : African Runners Let Chinese Opponent Win the Beijing Marathon | #Vantage With Palki Sharma #VantageOnFirstpost
Serious doping allegations: Five-year ban for German athlete Sara Benfares: Heavy punishment in a mysterious doping case: Due to “aggravating circumstances ...
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It's not what you’d expect to see in traffic...🐘
An elephant has been filmed running loose on the streets after escaping from a circus in the US ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/world/us-news-circus-elephant-runs-loose-in-montana/8f431127-7d28-4d6d-84c6-6be6f58215ac
Sara Hall Finishes 15th at the 2024 Boston Marathon: On her 41st birthday, the veteran marathoner placed second American—and raised funds for women in Ethiopia.
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JOE O'CONNOR HAS WON IT!
A marathon 10-8 victory against a valiant Matt Selt secures his place as the only Crucible debutant.#CazooWorldChampionship | @cazoo
Two-time Olympic Golf medalist Lydia Ko helped ring in 100 days to the #ParisOlympics with the iconic Olympic rings at The Chevron Championship! 🇳🇿⛳
Athletics-Brasher predicts elite women's London Marathon race to be better than Paris Olympics
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Kiprotich, Leboo eyeing glory at Eldoret City Marathon: The 2024 edition will be staged on Sunday April 21.
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Christine Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
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Apple is set to make all its laptops capable of running AI applications, according to a Bloomberg News reportwww.reuters.com/technology/apple-readies-m4-chips-macs-bloomberg-news-reports-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Apple Plans Mac Models Update with AI Features via M4 Chips
- Apple plans to incorporate AI-centered M4 processing chips into almost every Mac variant to boost sales of the Apple Mac line through AI capabilities.
- According to insiders, Apple intends to replace every Mac model with the new CPU, which will be available in at least three main varieties.
- The new Macs are set to be released in late 2024 or early 2025, including new iMacs, Mac minis, high-end 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, and a low-end 14-inch MacBook Pro.
- The upcoming macOS version, to be unveiled in June at Apple's annual developer conference, will be showcased by the company and its AI processing capabilities.
PBA: Ginebra scrapes past TNT for third straight win: MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra used a balanced attack in the final two quarters on Friday night to ...
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Vinales takes pole at Grand Prix of the Americas: Aprilia's Maverick Vinales took pole position for MotoGP's Grand Prix of the Americas after smashing the lap ...
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F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of "painted" Shanghai track surface
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Formula 1 | Ex-driver shoots against Lewis Hamilton: "Just bad": With just ten points after four races, Lewis Hamilton has made the worst start to the season of ...
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🏃♀️ We are on the home stretch!
📅 After a good two years of construction, the surrounding area is and expansion of the Heinz Steyer Stadium almost completed ... Show more www.dresden.de/de/rathaus/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/2024/04/pm_065.php Postsportverein Dresden e.V.
15-strong NZ athletics team named for Olympics: A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists headline the athletics team for this ...
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Boston Marathon Gets Stride Back, Projecting $200 Million Boost: Boston is anticipating a $200 million economic windfall as it prepares for the 128th Boston ...
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#Gravitas | Beijing half marathon has sparked controversy. In the last stretch of the race, three African runners allegedly let the Chinese athlete win ... Show more #china #halfmarathon #chinese
Rotterdam Marathon: We’ll run race of our lives in honour of Kelvin Kiptum, says Kenneth Kipkemoi
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Olympics 2024: Track and field criticized for move to pay Paris gold medalists - National | Globalnews.ca
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My trainer, the AI: ChatGPT can write applications, generate cooking recipes and even formulate breakup text messages. But can AI make me fit for the half ...
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‘I flew over 1,500 miles to meet man I'd been talking to online -- only to be ghosted’
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How exercise strengthens your brain: People who work out regularly report having better mental health than people who are sedentary.
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Olympic breaking, explained: All about the new event in the 2024 Paris summer games
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These Are the Fastest Shoes of the 2024 Boston Marathon: Here are the top men’s and women’s shoes at the 2024 Boston Marathon.
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🦿 12-year-old Ukrainian Yana Stepanenko runs Boston marathon on prosthesic legs – video www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451199/
Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
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Instagram Icon Davis Clarke Ran 2:56 at the Boston Marathon—and of Course He Was Locked In
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The Masters: Tiger Woods conquers marathon 23-hole day to make record-breaking 24th consecutive cut at Augusta
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
- At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.
- Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.
- His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.
- As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
Congratulations to Hellen Obiri, Sharon Lokedi and Edna kiplagat for their magnificent performance at the Boston marathon.#WomenInSports #BostonMarathon2024
Verstappen: Not smart to pick returning China for F1 sprint weekend: Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen thinks it was "not the smartest thing" to hold a ...
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MotoGP leader Martin casts doubt over Pramac future: MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin said that he could leave Pramac Racing and that he is more attached ...
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The United States and China are expected to win the most medals at the Paris Olympics
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