(Could fall under the other thread of athletes doing good things)
Check out the video. I wonder how much the 3 African runners got to "take the dive". Not going to blame them, I'm sure it was worth it for them personally but man, couldn't they make it look less suspicious?
Chinese runner He Jie’s win invites suspicion after rivals appear to step aside in Beijing Half Marathon | CNN
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Chinese runner He Jie’s victory Sunday in the Beijing Half Marathon is facing a probe after his win was called into question by Chinese internet users because a trio of African runners appeared to deliberately slow down to let him win.
A video clip of the finish to the race shows Kenya’s Willy Mnangat turn toward He and gesture him to move ahead as the four men run neck and neck just meters from the finish line.
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