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Confusion rocks marathon as reports say 3 African athletes deliberately allowed China’s runner to win

Confusion rocks marathon as reports say 3 African athletes deliberately allowed China’s runner to win

Organizers of the Beijing half marathon are probing claims that three African athletes intentionally allowed China’s He Jie to win by slowing down and gesturing for him to pass. Footage suggests Kenya’s Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat as well as Ethiopia’s Dejene Hailu signaled for He to take the lead. Chinese social media users who…

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