Investigation Launched into Beijing Half Marathon After Allegations of Race Fixing

Recent races including the 2019 and 2024 Beijing Half Marathons are under scrutiny for potential manipulation, with video evidence suggesting deliberate interference in race results.

• A video comparison between the 2019 and 2024 Beijing Half Marathons has raised concerns about the integrity of race results, showing similar patterns of interference.
• Organizers of the 2024 race have initiated an investigation following widespread skepticism about the legitimacy of the results, where a Chinese runner was allegedly allowed to win.
• Footage from the 2024 race shows three African runners apparently slowing down, enabling the Chinese athlete to finish first.
• The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports and World Athletics have been contacted for further comments as the controversy unfolds.
• Previous incidents of cheating in Chinese marathons have heightened concerns about the fairness and management of such events.

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