The Mengniu Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday is under review after a controversial finish in which China's top long-distance runner, He Jie, finished first.
Race officials are investigating a half-marathon in Beijing after videos online have led to overwhelming speculation that three African runners appeared to slow down in order to allow China's top long-distance runner, He Jie, to finish ahead of them.
Organizers of the race issued a statement Monday morning, confirming that an investigation into the race results has been launched. ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL SISAY LEMMA WINS BOSTON MARATHON 'The organizing committee attaches great importance to the issue raised by netizens about the results of the ,' organizers said, according to The Associated Press.
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