‘Championship handovers’ during the Beijing Half Marathon: A disgrace to the sport
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
The once esteemed Beijing Half Marathon has become a “mockery”. During the race, three African contenders, namely Kenya’s Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat and Ethiopia’s Dejene Hailu, did something most unusual. They appeared to pivot and offer encouragement to their fellow Chinese athlete, He Jie, with an air of reluctance to fully embrace their own victory.