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2/ Beijing half marathon's bizarre finish saw He Jie cross the line first after the Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia, seemed to deliberately allow him to win.
— Hong Kong Free Press HKFP (@hkfp) April 19, 2024
In full: https://t.co/D8nftuwMY9
4/ Long-distance and marathon running has boomed in recent years among China’s middle class, but there have been numerous instances of cheating and poor organisation.
— Hong Kong Free Press HKFP (@hkfp) April 19, 2024
See also: https://t.co/fgBjlnHD01
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Embarrassing!
— Roccosmum 🗣 (@RoccoHowat1) April 15, 2024
Beijing half marathon organisers have announced they are investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China’s He Jie to win
It was either not win or serve a jail term as spies https://t.co/fIJpzcEq1i
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"3 African runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He out in front, while appearing to slow down."
— Chris Fenton (@TheDragonFeeder) April 16, 2024
Fair & Square w/ PRC characteristics…
Organizers of Beijing marathon look into 'embarrassing' win by China's He https://t.co/odEaDEu1is via @hkfp
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Wonder how these African runners #Swiss bank accounts looking?#China marathon😂👇🙈 https://t.co/63ZcBDb4JT
— RMK (@UtopiaLibera) April 15, 2024
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weehingthong 