Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/sports/beijing-half-marathon-controversy-he-jie.html
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.
Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after other runners slowed down to let him win
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
Verstappen adds China to his list of victories: Triple world champion Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday with ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/verstappen-adds-china-his-list-victories-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Chinese Grand Prix: Drama for Verstappen's Victory March?
- The Chinese Grand Prix could bring drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen isn't a guaranteed winner.
- The track is unknown and coated with thin asphalt, causing uncertain driving conditions.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured the pole for the sprint race after a rainy qualifying session that challenged drivers.
- Practices revealed unusual names at the top, hinting at an entertaining race ahead.
Sri Lanka: Seven killed as motorsports race car hits crowd: The car ploughed into a crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.
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Quick Glance: 7 Dead, 20 Injured in Sri Lanka Race Car Accident
- A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka, crashing into a crowd and resulting in seven fatalities and 20 injuries.
- The incident occurred in Diyatalawa, in the central tea-growing region, with thousands of spectators present.
- While the cause of the accident remains unclear, the police have initiated an investigation as one of the cars crashed into spectators and event officials.
- The race was halted after the 17th out of 24 scheduled events, where approximately 45,000 spectators had gathered at a Sri Lankan military academy circuit organized by the Sri Lankan army and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports.
Formula 1: New race? Country pushes into F1: Will Formula 1 cars soon be racing through the streets of Bangkok? The Asian country is campaigning hard for a race ...
sport.de/news/ne6591422/formel-1-neues-rennen-land-draengt-in-die-f1/
China F1 crowd turns up the volume ahead of Zhou's home debut: Chants of
reuters.com/sports/formula1/china-f1-crowd-turns-up-volume-ahead-zhous-home-debut-2024-04-21/
Formula 1: Aston Martin criticizes "very harsh" China penalty against Stroll: According to many critics, Lance Stroll was in his element at the Formula 1 race in ...
sport.de/news/ne6592436/formel-1-aston-martin-kritisiert-sehr-harsche-china-strafe-gegen-stroll/
Trapped inside a Myanmar labour camp running online scams: Ravi was held in a labour camp run by Chinese-speaking gangsters, forced to run romance scams.
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Chinese half-marathon gold medalist stripped after African runners slowed: Video: Beijing's half-marathon gold medalist He Jie disqualified after three runners ...
businessinsider.com/chinese-half-marathon-gold-medalist-stripped-african-runners-slowed-video-2024-4
Motorsport disaster: racing car crashes into spectators - 7 dead!: A racing car left the track and crashed into a crowd of spectators, causing a catastrophe.
ran.de/sports/motorsport/news/motorsport-katastrophe-rennwagen-rast-in-zuschauer7-tote-362132
All trophies, medals and bonuses will be withdrawn and the athletes reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
(Link in comments) #china #beijing #beijinghalfmarathon ... Show more
Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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At least 7 dead after car drives into spectators at Sri Lanka motor race : At least seven people were killed and another 21 wounded when a race car ploughed into ...
wionews.com/sports/at-least-7-dead-after-car-drives-into-spectators-at-sri-lanka-motor-race-713635
Formula 1: Does Ferrari regret the Hamilton deal and Sainz farewell? "Whoever made the decision...
sport.de/news/ne6545273/formel-1-bereut-ferrari-den-hamilton-deal-und-sainz-abschied-wer-auch-immer-die-entscheidung-getroffen-hat/
Quick Glance: Grand Prix of Suzuka: Sainz Outshines Leclerc - Ferrari's Future Decision
- Carlos Sainz outperforms Charles Leclerc at Ferrari again, despite Leclerc's future securement.
- Sainz showcases impressive performances and is motivated by the decision to bring in Lewis Hamilton.
- Sainz dominates Leclerc in races and qualifying, capturing the attention of the Formula 1 world.
- Sainz is rumored as a potential replacement for Pérez at Red Bull and has various options for his future.
Critical triple-header up as Final Four race hits fever pitch: Petro Gazz will have the easiest assignment among three teams trying to wriggle out of a logjam ...
sports.inquirer.net/562410/critical-triple-header-up-as-final-four-race-hits-fever-pitch
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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The rugby league world is in mourning following the sudden loss of former Kangaroos centre Terry Hill from an apparent heart attack in the ... Show more
RIP Terry Hill: Former Manly great, Origin star and cult hero dies in Philippines
RIP Terry Hill: Former Manly great, Origin star and cult hero dies in Philippines
Scandal in Beijing: Fraud in the half marathon - China's best runner disqualified
spiegel.de/sport/halbmarathon-in-peking-chinas-bester-laeufer-he-jien-wegen-betrugs-disqualifiziert-a-28b6f2a1-3442-41c4-9145-e15669045fa4
#VantageReels : African Runners Let Chinese Opponent Win the Beijing Marathon | #Vantage With Palki Sharma #VantageOnFirstpost
Norris takes China sprint race pole from Hamilton: McLaren's Lando Norris seized pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race on Friday after a wet and ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/norris-takes-china-sprint-race-pole-hamilton-2024-04-19/
Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics: Singapore Athletics said it will work closely with Shanti Pereira's coach to reorganise her ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/shanti-pereira-injury-setback-paris-olympics-2024-competition-preparation-recovery-4267061
Eliud Kipchoge 'expects' to win third Olympic Games marathon: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has "huge expectation" to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon ...
bbc.com/sport/africa/68797836
Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
scmp.com/sport/china/article/3259368/was-2019-beijing-half-marathon-also-fixed-video-raises-questions-sparks-doubt-over-every-result-says
Kenyan runner Muteti understands compatriots’ Beijing Half Marathon dilemma, but says ‘race fixing cannot be tolerated’
scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3259808/kenyan-runner-muteti-understands-compatriots-beijing-half-marathon-dilemma-says-race-fixing-cannot
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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Formula 1: Driver on the ground - Now it's coming thick and fast: Things aren't going well for him in Formula 1 and now he has to take a penalty ...
derwesten.de/sport/sportmix/formel-1-daniel-ricciardo-china-gp-strafe-miami-id300930987.html
Elena Rybakina cruises past Marta Kostyuk to win third title of 2024 in Stuttgart
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Quick Glance: Elena Rybakina Ends Swiatek's Winning Streak
- Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in Stuttgart against defending champion Iga Swiatek, securing a spot in the clay-court tournament final.
- In the final, Rybakina will face off against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who overcame Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second semi-final.
- Rybakina now holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek and is set to compete in her fifth final of 2024 on Sunday.
- For Kostyuk, this upcoming final will mark her third career final, following her triumph in Austin last season and her runner-up finish at the San Diego Open in March.
#VantageThisWeek : A video circulating on social media shows three African runners letting their Chinese competitor win the Beijing half marathon by throwing the race ... Show more
China's first F1 driver Zhou Guanyu says 'endurance' key to success: SHANGHAI: The path to becoming China's first Formula 1 driver was a lonely one that required ...
channelnewsasia.com/sport/china-first-f1-driver-zhou-guanyu-shanghai-grand-prix-4269391
F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of "painted" Shanghai track surface
motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-teams-and-pirelli-had-no-warning-of-painted-shanghai-track-surface/10600649/
Hamilton gambles with the set-up and grumbles about Mercedes: Scolding from Wolff
formel1.de/news/news/2024-04-21/hamilton-verzockt-sich-beim-set-up-und-motzt-ueber-mercedes-schelte-von-wolff
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 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-formula-e-shows-way-ahead-for-racing-as-f1s-net-zero-deadline-nears/
Formula 1: Norris surfs to the sprint pole - Hamilton strong as a rock: Max Verstappen slipped, he struggled with his tires - and suffered a rare defeat: The ...
sport.de/news/ne6577358/formel-1-norris-surft-zur-sprint-pole---hamilton-bockstark/
Wanderlust on two wheels: Musdaque's expedition across 10 countries: While the allure of the unknown beckons the adventurous spirit within us ...
thedailystar.net/life-living/travel/news/wanderlust-two-wheels-musdaques-expedition-across-10-countries-3589971
When is the 2024 Boston Marathon? Start time, date, route and how to watch the race live
usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/04/12/2024-boston-marathon-time-date/73301806007/
Why rapper Swizz Beatz is chasing a share of US$21 million prize pot in Saudi camel race
scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3260329/why-rapper-swizz-beatz-chasing-share-us21-million-prize-pot-saudi-camel-race
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 ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/verstappen-not-smart-to-pick-returning-china-for-f1-sprint-weekend/10599027/
Marcio Lassiter jumps into race for PBA all-time ‘threes’ leader: Marcio Lassiter and Paul Lee are two of four active players with at least 1 ...
sports.inquirer.net/563188/marcio-lassiter-jumps-into-race-for-pba-all-time-threes-leader
Official 2025 F1 Calendar Revealed With Major Shakeup: The Formula 1 governing body has unveiled the 2025 race calendar, marking a continuation of the expanded ...
newsweek.com/sports/official-2025-f1-calendar-revealed-major-shakeup-1889718
Ackeem Blake takes third in Diamond League 100m: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Ackeem Blake placed third in the men’s 100m at Saturday’s opening Wanda Diamond League ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/ackeem-blake-takes-third-diamond-league-100m/
Formula 1 in Shanghai: Wolff pissed off despite Hamilton's success in sprint qualifying for the Chinese GP
sport.de/news/ne6578090/formel-1-in-shanghai-wolff-trotz-hamilton-erfolg-in-sprint-quali-zum-china-gp-stinksauer/
Formula 1: Mercedes problems "very worrying": The Mercedes team, which started the new year as runner-up world champions, is faltering through the current ...
sport.de/news/ne6548393/formel-1-mercedes-probleme-sehr-beunruhigend/
Krack: Aston Martin frustrated by inconsistent F1 penalty decisions: Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack feels Formula 1's stewarding has "not been super ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/krack-aston-martin-frustrated-by-inconsistent-f1-penalty-decisions/10602516/
“Importance of Healthy Sleep Habits.”
‘Sleep is the best meditation’: Dr Jagannath#Kuwait #Sleep #Meditation #DrJaganathChodankar “Importance of Healthy Sleep Habits.” – ARAB TIMES – KUWAIT NEWS
Alpine F1 News: Pierre Gasly Speaks Out on Chinese GP Pitstop Blunder - 'I saw Him in the Mirror'
newsweek.com/sports/alpine-f1-news-pierre-gasly-speaks-out-chinese-gp-pitstop-blunder-i-saw-him-mirror-1892739
This time last year, Man City hammered Arsenal 4-1 at the Etihad to take control of the Premier League race.
This season the two of them are fighting it out ... Show more
It was a nightmare Sunday for Lance Stroll at the #ChineseGP after he ruined his race by crashing into Daniel Ricciardo's RB 💥
Does he deserve better than a 3/10 ... Show more
Chinese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024 | Driver Ratings | Autosport.com
Chinese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024 | Driver Ratings | Autosport.com
Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” in F1 Chinese GP sprint race defending: Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defending ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/leclerc-sainz-over-the-limit-in-f1-chinese-gp-sprint-race-defending/10600902/
Brake problems can’t stop Hafizh from delivering JDT’s first win in ARRC: PETALING JAYA: Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah gave Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Racing Team their ...
thestar.com.my/sport/motorsport/2024/04/21/brake-problems-cant-stop-hafizh-from-delivering-jdts-first-win-in-arrc
Lyles among stars booked for Racers Grand Prix: The 2024 staging of the Racers Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling affair, with a number of the world's biggest ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/lyles-among-stars-booked-racers-grand-prix/
Danielle Williams fourth in opening Diamond League meeting: World Champion Danielle Williams ran a season’s best 12.56 seconds (-0.2m/s) to place fourth in the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/danielle-williams-fourth-opening-diamond-league/
Aston Martin has announced Fernando Alonso is staying at the #F1 team on a fresh multi-year deal ✍️
On Thursday afternoon Aston Martin ended speculation ... Show more
Alonso commits to Aston Martin with new multi-year F1 deal
Alonso commits to Aston Martin with new multi-year F1 deal
Wanderlust on two wheels: Musdaque's expedition across 10 countries: While the allure of the unknown beckons the adventurous spirit within us ...
thedailystar.net/life-living/travel/news/wanderlust-two-wheels-musdaques-expedition-across-10-countries-3589971
PBA: TNT remains wary despite latest win amid tight playoff race: MANILA, Philippines—TNT coach Chot Reyes remained wary of the PBA Philippine Cup playoff race ...
sports.inquirer.net/563001/pba-tnt-remains-wary-amid-tight-playoff-race-despite-latest-win
Hamilton expects to lose positions if F1 China sprint is dry: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says he expects to slip down the order if Saturday's Formula 1 sprint race ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/hamilton-expects-to-lose-positions-if-f1-china-sprint-is-dry/10600534/
PBA: Robert Bolick takes big lead in Best Player race: MANILA, Philippines–NLEX’s Robert Bolick’s string of big performances has allowed him to set the pace in ...
sports.inquirer.net/561473/pba-robert-bolick-takes-big-lead-in-best-player-race
Why Max Verstappen is Honda's declared dream driver: Why the Japanese drive manufacturer Honda is keen to supply a team with Max Verstappen again in the future ...
formel1.de/news/news/2024-04-15/warum-max-verstappen-hondas-erklaerter-wunschfahrer-ist
Modi woos south in bid for pan-India ride to power: Few doubt Narendra Modi will win re-election in India's marathon polls starting this month -- the question is ...
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Formula 1 | "100 percent": Driver predicts lightning dismissal of Daniel Ricciardo
sport.de/news/ne6571601/formel-1--zu-100-prozent-fahrer-sagt-blitz-entlassung-von-daniel-ricciardo-voraus/
PBA: Phoenix stays in playoff race with rout of NLEX: MANILA, Philippines–Phoenix picked NLEX apart with methodical precision on Saturday afternoon for a 112-77 ...
sports.inquirer.net/562493/pba-phoenix-stays-in-playoff-race-with-rout-of-nlex
Peking University’s weight-loss course shows results and fuels online buzz: Peking University is making waves with a unique course designed to combat student ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/13/peking-universitys-weight-loss-course-shows-results-and-fuels-online-buzz
Formula 1 | Sainz suddenly the favorite to succeed Hamilton: Carlos Sainz is on a farewell tour in the Ferrari in 2024. In the coming Formula 1 season ...
sport.de/news/ne6554771/formel-1--sainz-ploetzlich-favorit-auf-die-hamilton-nachfolge/
The #F1 list of active race winners looked very different before the most recent #ChineseGP in 2019 👀
We wonder what it'll look like in 2029... 🏆 💭
F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen claims Red Bull's 100th pole, Perez second: Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's 100th Formula 1 pole after headlining Chinese Grand ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-chinese-gp-verstappen-red-bull-100th-pole/10601018/
Loh Kean Yew suffers first-round exit at Badminton Asia Championships, mixed doubles pair advance
straitstimes.com/sport/loh-kean-yew-suffers-first-round-exit-at-badminton-asia-championships-mixed-doubles-pair-advance
Thailand keen to host Formula One race on streets of Bangkok: Formula One fans could be treated to the sight of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton roaring around ...
sports.inquirer.net/562740/thailand-keen-to-host-formula-one-race-on-streets-of-bangkok
The spirit of Soichiro Honda will put them back on track: Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris takes a dive through Honda's history to see how they can ...
motogp.com/en/news/2024/04/16/the-spirit-of-soichiro-honda-will-put-them-back-on-track/495474
LOOK: Powerful weapons, grenades, and other contrabands were seized from a Chinese national in Taguig City.
Police also confiscated luxury vehicles ... Show more
Why Mercedes' Japan F1 podium claims seem far-fetched: Mercedes chief Toto Wolff felt his Formula 1 team could have fought for a Japanese Grand Prix podium ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-japan-f1-podium-claims-seem-far-fetched/10596596/
Suzuka remains keen to add Super Formula to F1 Japan bill: Suzuka chiefs say the circuit would be keen to revisit the idea of adding Super Formula to the Formula ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/sun-suzuka-remains-keen-to-add-super-formula-to-f1-japan-bill/10598500/
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