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 All trophies, medals, and bonuses will be withdrawn, and the athletes will be reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.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.
Chess Marathon: Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya shatters world record: He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.
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Quick Glance: A Nigerian chess champion achieves a new global chess record
- A Nigerian chess champion and advocate for child education played chess for 58 hours in New York City's Times Square to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon.
- Tunde Onakoya, 29, aims to raise $1 million for children's education across Africa through this record attempt that began on Wednesday.
- The goal is to support the education of children in slums across the continent, thereby improving the quality of life for many young individuals.
- A total of $22,000 was raised within the first 20 hours of the attempt, as reported by Taiwo Adeyemi, Onakoya's manager.
Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
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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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All trophies, medals and bonuses will be withdrawn and the athletes reported to the Chinese Athletics Association.
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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.
Feller and Venier are Tyrol's athletes of the year | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
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Scandal in Beijing: Fraud in the half marathon - China's best runner disqualified
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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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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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Barnhart: Donors have already pledged $4 million to UK basketball NIL after Mark Pope hire
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Formula 1 in China on RTL+: Everyone is chasing Max Verstappen! Who will take pole position in qualifying in Shanghai?
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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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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.
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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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
Spring is in the air: World Bank and IMF kick off their joint meeting in Washington this week
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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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This would make Wirtz, who is not due to move until 2025 at the earliest, a Bundesliga record transfer - matching Bayer's current record season.
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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Gresini Ducati rider Marc Marquez crashed out from the lead of MotoGP's #AmericasGP yesterday, but remained positive post-race.
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As the Kentucky Derby turns 150, Black heritage in racing is in the Louisville spotlight
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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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Sudan's uprooted millions pay price for year-long war: After fleeing from the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail says his ambitions are limited to putting ...
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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.
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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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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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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'It’s a huge honor for me': Long-distance runner and a former refugee from Eritrea, Samuel Fitwi prepares to run the marathon under the German flag at the ... Show more #Paris2024
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
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.
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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
Kiprotich, Leboo eyeing glory at Eldoret City Marathon: The 2024 edition will be staged on Sunday April 21.
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A marathon 10-8 victory against a valiant Matt Selt secures his place as the only Crucible debutant.#CazooWorldChampionship | @cazoo
Injured in a Russian strike, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl runs to raise money for other victims
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Athletics-Brasher predicts elite women's London Marathon race to be better than Paris Olympics
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Onlookers cheered on runners in the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday.
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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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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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#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
‘I flew over 1,500 miles to meet man I'd been talking to online -- only to be ghosted’
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F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of "painted" Shanghai track surface
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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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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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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.
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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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How exercise strengthens your brain: People who work out regularly report having better mental health than people who are sedentary.
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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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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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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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Social media reacts to all time classic at COTA!: It's BatMav forever as Maverick Viñales took a stunning win in a race that will live long in the memory ...
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Extreme athletes on super-long distances: The hype of ultra runs and what's behind them
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Black-led women’s running group sues Boston Marathon organizers and Newton police chief for alleged racial discrimination
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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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Nike pins hopes on Olympics in race to take back market share: Nike is set to unveil new kits for the Olympic national teams it sponsors including the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Nike CEO Acknowledges Shift from Direct Sales Focus
- Nike CEO John Donahoe acknowledged that the company deviated too far from wholesale partners like Macy's and DSW in its pursuit of primarily selling products through its own stores and website.
- Over recent years, Nike has actively worked on restructuring its business model. Initially focused on selling sneakers and clothing in department stores and specialty shops, the brand now generates the majority of its revenue through direct-to-consumer sales.
- This transition enabled Nike to significantly increase revenue and enhance customer insights through data analysis. Donahoe stated that Nike has tripled its mobile and digital business in the past four years.
- Some analysts view Nike's avoidance of wholesale partners as a misstep that hindered the company's progress in innovation and product development.
The United States and China are expected to win the most medals at the Paris Olympics
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“I know that I can jump higher. I know that I have higher heights in me."Mondo Duplantis aims for "dominance" in "freaky sport" of ... Show more cnn.it/4aUaU2l
"My private parts are exposed": US female athletes strongly criticize extremely revealing Nike outfits for the 2024 Olympic Games 🤔
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So early on? Pretty daring timing! At least that's what sports show expert Bastian Schweinsteiger says about national coach Julian Nagelsmann's contract ... Show more
Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
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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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Paris 2024: Track and field to become first sport to pay prize money at Olympics | Africanews
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Where to run a marathon in Germany in 2024: The Berlin Marathon is among the most popular in the world, but Germany is home to dozens of interesting marathon ...
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Juan Pablo Montoya: Before Michael Schumacher everyone was fed up!: Ex-Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya remembers his rivalry with Michael Schumacher and ...
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Quick Glance: Michael Schumacher's Watch Collection Set for Auction
- Eight luxury watches owned by Formula One legend Michael Schumacher will be auctioned, potentially fetching over $4.8 million in total.
- The watches will be displayed in New York and auctioned in Geneva, featuring a F.P. Journe Vagabondage 1 expected to sell for up to $2.2 million.
- Other highlights include a Rolex Daytona priced at up to $440,000 and an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak valued at up to $280,000.
- With personal significance from Schumacher's racing career, these watches are unique collector's items for Formula 1 enthusiasts and watchmaking connoisseurs.
Armand Duplantis is competing at this month’s Diamond League meeting in China, with one eye on the Paris Olympic Games just months away #Paris2024
Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defence during the #ChineseGP as the pair glanced blows 😬
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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 ...
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These Celebrities Are Running the 2024 London Marathon: A number of notable names will take on 26.2 miles in London on Sunday.
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How to watch the 2024 Boston Marathon and what to know about the race: In Monday’s Boston Marathon, roughly 30,000 athletes will leave Hopkinton bound for Boston ...
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Verstappen named in 2024 Time 100 list: Three-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has been named on the 2024 Time 100 list, Time Magazine's yearly selection ...
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