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Beijing half marathon results under investigation after runners appear to hand win to Chinese star
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
4 Disqualified from Beijing Race After 3 Let Chinese Runner Pass: A strange finish at the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday led to an investigation and penalties.
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Quick Glance: Scandal at Beijing Half Marathon: 4 Runners Disqualified
- Following an unusual finish at the Beijing Half Marathon, the top finishers were disqualified as three runners from Africa seemingly made way for a Chinese competitor to win.
- The finish line incident caused a commotion, prompting questions about why the three other runners appeared to yield the victory to He.
- Subsequent to the investigation, all four runners were disqualified for the pacemakers deliberately slowing down in the final two kilometers of the race, aiding He's victory.
- Confirmation was provided by the organizers that although Xtep invited Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu as pacemakers, they were mistakenly registered as ordinary competitors.
Sri Lanka: Seven killed as motorsports race car hits crowd: The car ploughed into a crowd at the Fox Hill Supercross event, killing officials and spectators.
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Quick Glance: 7 Dead, 20 Injured in Sri Lanka Race Car Accident
- A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka, crashing into a crowd and resulting in seven fatalities and 20 injuries.
- The incident occurred in Diyatalawa, in the central tea-growing region, with thousands of spectators present.
- While the cause of the accident remains unclear, the police have initiated an investigation as one of the cars crashed into spectators and event officials.
- The race was halted after the 17th out of 24 scheduled events, where approximately 45,000 spectators had gathered at a Sri Lankan military academy circuit organized by the Sri Lankan army and Sri Lanka Automobile Sports.
Formula 1: Aston Martin criticizes "very harsh" China penalty against Stroll: According to many critics, Lance Stroll was in his element at the Formula 1 race in ...
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Stroll explains why China F1 penalty felt like "a joke": Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has explained why he thought his penalty for tagging Daniel ...
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Formula 1: New race? Country pushes into F1: Will Formula 1 cars soon be racing through the streets of Bangkok? The Asian country is campaigning hard for a race ...
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Motorsport disaster: racing car crashes into spectators - 7 dead!: A racing car left the track and crashed into a crowd of spectators, causing a catastrophe.
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At least 7 dead after car drives into spectators at Sri Lanka motor race : At least seven people were killed and another 21 wounded when a race car ploughed into ...
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Mounting Tensions: The Bloomberg Open, Americas Edition: Good morning. Oil gains as Middle East tensions build. Bond traders get a reality check ...
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Verstappen adds China to his list of victories: Triple world champion Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years on Sunday with ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Grand Prix: Drama for Verstappen's Victory March?
- The Chinese Grand Prix could bring drama to Formula 1, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen isn't a guaranteed winner.
- The track is unknown and coated with thin asphalt, causing uncertain driving conditions.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured the pole for the sprint race after a rainy qualifying session that challenged drivers.
- Practices revealed unusual names at the top, hinting at an entertaining race ahead.
China F1 crowd turns up the volume ahead of Zhou's home debut: Chants of
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Norris takes China sprint race pole from Hamilton: McLaren's Lando Norris seized pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race on Friday after a wet and ...
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Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
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Verstappen: Not smart to pick returning China for F1 sprint weekend: Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen thinks it was "not the smartest thing" to hold a ...
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Elena Rybakina cruises past Marta Kostyuk to win third title of 2024 in Stuttgart
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Quick Glance: Elena Rybakina Ends Swiatek's Winning Streak
- Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in Stuttgart against defending champion Iga Swiatek, securing a spot in the clay-court tournament final.
- In the final, Rybakina will face off against Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk, who overcame Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the second semi-final.
- Rybakina now holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against four-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek and is set to compete in her fifth final of 2024 on Sunday.
- For Kostyuk, this upcoming final will mark her third career final, following her triumph in Austin last season and her runner-up finish at the San Diego Open in March.
China's first F1 driver Zhou Guanyu says 'endurance' key to success: SHANGHAI: The path to becoming China's first Formula 1 driver was a lonely one that required ...
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Formula E shows way ahead for racing as F1’s net zero deadline nears: Formula One is a sporting empire complete with rock star drivers, billion-dollar teams and ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-17-formula-e-shows-way-ahead-for-racing-as-f1s-net-zero-deadline-nears/
Formula 1: Norris surfs to the sprint pole - Hamilton strong as a rock: Max Verstappen slipped, he struggled with his tires - and suffered a rare defeat: The ...
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Leclerc: Sainz “over the limit” in F1 Chinese GP sprint race defending: Charles Leclerc felt Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz went “over the limit” in defending ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/leclerc-sainz-over-the-limit-in-f1-chinese-gp-sprint-race-defending/10600902/
F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen claims Red Bull's 100th pole, Perez second: Max Verstappen claimed Red Bull's 100th Formula 1 pole after headlining Chinese Grand ...
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Sargeant baffled about not being told of illegal F1 safety car overtake: Logan Sargeant does not understand why the FIA gave him no feedback that he had ...
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When is the 2024 Boston Marathon? Start time, date, route and how to watch the race live
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McLaren clear on F1 pecking order after trailing Ferrari in Japan: McLaren's Lando Norris said it was disheartening to fight a losing battle against Ferrari in ...
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McLaren needs to understand puzzling “up and down” F1 form - Piastri: Oscar Piastri thinks McLaren needs to better understand why its “up and down” performances ...
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Official 2025 F1 Calendar Revealed With Major Shakeup: The Formula 1 governing body has unveiled the 2025 race calendar, marking a continuation of the expanded ...
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Ferrari "made too many mistakes" for F1 podium fight at Chinese GP: Ferrari "made too many mistakes" at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix to fight at the ...
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Leclerc: “Strange” Ferrari struggled on hard tyres in F1 Chinese GP: Charles Leclerc was left bemused by Ferrari’s poor pace on the hard tyres in the Formula 1 ...
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Williams to send Albon's F1 chassis back to UK for repairs before China: The Williams chassis crashed by Alex Albon on the first lap of the Formula 1 ...
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Japanese Grand Prix team by team: Team by team review of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, round four of the 24-race season (listed in current championship order):
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Motor Racing-No one is going to catch Verstappen, says Mercedes boss: No Formula One driver will be able to compete with Red Bull's triple world champion Max ...
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Quick Glance: Verstappen and Perez Celebrate Red Bull Double Victory in Japan
- Max Verstappen wins the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Sergio Perez, securing Red Bull's third double victory of the season.
- Verstappen maintains his lead in the championship standings with 77 points, ahead of Perez, Leclerc, and Sainz.
- Helmut Marko praises Red Bull's team performance post-race, while Mercedes faces disappointment.
- A crash between Ricciardo and Albon results in a red flag, but both drivers escape unharmed. Verstappen dominates the race from start to finish.
Formula 1: Mercedes problems "very worrying": The Mercedes team, which started the new year as runner-up world champions, is faltering through the current ...
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Iran reports: Rial collapses, loss of value : Government attempts at distracting the public with threats against Israel do not go unnoticed ...
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China F1 upgrades in full, from tweaked headrests to new floors: The intensity of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are reluctant to bring major upgrades ...
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Alpine F1 News: Pierre Gasly Speaks Out on Chinese GP Pitstop Blunder - 'I saw Him in the Mirror'
newsweek.com/sports/alpine-f1-news-pierre-gasly-speaks-out-chinese-gp-pitstop-blunder-i-saw-him-mirror-1892739
It was a nightmare Sunday for Lance Stroll at the #ChineseGP after he ruined his race by crashing into Daniel Ricciardo's RB 💥
Does he deserve better than a 3/10 ... Show more www.autosport.com/f1/driver-ratings/chinese-grand-prix-driver-ratings-2024/257/
Suzuka remains keen to add Super Formula to F1 Japan bill: Suzuka chiefs say the circuit would be keen to revisit the idea of adding Super Formula to the Formula ...
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Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push: The Alpine Formula 1 team has fast-tracked a floor upgrade to this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/alpine-fast-tracks-floor-upgrade-china-recovery-push/10599374/
FIA dismisses Aston Martin protest over China F1 qualifying: The FIA stewards have thrown out Aston Martin's protest against Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix ...
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Honda says Alonso relationship in different place from 'GP2 engine' moment
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Haas F1 boss says Magnussen's Chinese GP penalty not "justifiable"
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Lyles among stars booked for Racers Grand Prix: The 2024 staging of the Racers Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling affair, with a number of the world's biggest ...
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Brake problems can’t stop Hafizh from delivering JDT’s first win in ARRC: PETALING JAYA: Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah gave Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Racing Team their ...
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Aston Martin has announced Fernando Alonso is staying at the #F1 team on a fresh multi-year deal ✍️
On Thursday afternoon Aston Martin ended speculation ... Show more www.autosport.com/f1/news/alonso-commits-to-aston-martin-with-new-f1-deal/10597609/ #F1
Formula 1 live: Who will take victory at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka?: After taking pole position in qualifying for the Japanese GP, Max Verstappen is once ...
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🗓️ #OnThisDay in 2002 Valentino Rossi VR46 Official made history in Suzuka! 🆕
The Italian won the first race of the #MotoGP era 🏆#JapaneseGP 🇯🇵
Why Max Verstappen is Honda's declared dream driver: Why the Japanese drive manufacturer Honda is keen to supply a team with Max Verstappen again in the future ...
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Tokyo native Ayao Komatsu brings ‘calm’ and ‘focus’ to improving Haas F1 team: The impact is apparent three months into leadership change that made Komatsu team ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/07/more-sports/ayao-komatsu-f1-role/
What Aston Martin’s curfew burn told us about its F1 upgrade trajectory: Formula 1 teams are always reluctant to burn through the two curfew jokers they get for ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/what-aston-martins-curfew-burn-told-us-about-its-f1-upgrade-trajectory/10599632/
Modi woos south in bid for pan-India ride to power: Few doubt Narendra Modi will win re-election in India's marathon polls starting this month -- the question is ...
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Show of power from Red Bull: 20 seconds ahead of the rest of the world: Now the failure in Melbourne is forgotten: Max Verstappen wins the race in Suzuka ahead ...
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Formula 1 | Boss quake? First team boss with his back to the wall: Of all the disappointments in the current Formula 1 season, Alpine is perhaps the biggest ...
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Formula 1 | "100 percent": Driver predicts lightning dismissal of Daniel Ricciardo
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Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time as lighter chassis appears: Alpine will have a spare car as its disposal for the first time this season ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/alpine-gets-f1-spare-car-for-first-time-as-lighter-chassis-appears/10600333/
PBA: Robert Bolick takes big lead in Best Player race: MANILA, Philippines–NLEX’s Robert Bolick’s string of big performances has allowed him to set the pace in ...
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Formula 1 | Sainz suddenly the favorite to succeed Hamilton: Carlos Sainz is on a farewell tour in the Ferrari in 2024. In the coming Formula 1 season ...
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Alonso considered aborting P3 lap in F1 China qualifying: Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso revealed he nearly aborted the lap that put him third on Formula ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/alonso-considered-aborting-p3-lap-in-f1-china-qualifying/10601047/
Shanghai F1 grass fire mystery remains; emergency team on standby: Formula 1 chiefs have been left scratching their heads after overnight investigations into the ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/shanghai-f1-grass-fire-mystery-remains-emergency-team-on-standby/10600851/
Lin Jarvis to step down as Yamaha MotoGP team boss at the end of 2024: Long-time Yamaha MotoGP team boss Lin Jarvis will leave his role at the end of the season ...
motorsport.com/motogp/news/lin-jarvis-to-step-down-as-yamaha-motogp-team-boss-at-the-end-of-2024/10598061/
Shanghai works to remove bumps ahead of F1 return: The Shanghai Formula 1 circuit has completed work to grind down some surface bumps ahead of the return of the ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/shanghai-works-to-remove-bumps-ahead-of-f1-return/10597818/
Thailand keen to host Formula One race on streets of Bangkok: Formula One fans could be treated to the sight of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton roaring around ...
sports.inquirer.net/562740/thailand-keen-to-host-formula-one-race-on-streets-of-bangkok
The spirit of Soichiro Honda will put them back on track: Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris takes a dive through Honda's history to see how they can ...
motogp.com/en/news/2024/04/16/the-spirit-of-soichiro-honda-will-put-them-back-on-track/495474
The Haas F1 updates that have bucked a sprint race trend: The intense nature of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are often very reluctant to introduce any ...
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Hannover 96: Marcel Halstenberg kicks on the racecourse | Sports: Kick-off at the racecourse. On May 1st things will get tough for the stars of Hannover 96.
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Stroll's top speed radio rant triggered by F1 tyre offset, says Aston Martin
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Gasly rues costly floor damage from Ocon collision: Pierre Gasly's Japanese GP was spoiled by floor damage caused by early contact with his Alpine Formula 1 ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/gasly-rues-costly-floor-damage-from-ocon-collision/10597083/
In pictures: India's Lok Sabha election 2024: Voters in India began casting votes in the world's largest parliamentary election this morning ...
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THEY ARE OFF #LondonMarathon big cheer for Candy Hazelden from #Bermondsey running for Nan in aid of Mind Charity and Parkinson's UK
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Amna and Hamda Al Qubaisi: The Emirati sisters driving each other to be the best: F1 Academy stars talk to The National about signing with Red Bull ...
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Nico Hülkenberg: Will he continue at Audi until he's 40?: Nico Hülkenberg could imagine driving in Formula 1 for a few more years: Will he do that for ...
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Formula 1 asks itself: What happened to the asphalt in Shanghai?: Drivers and Formula 1 officials are amazed at the condition of the Shanghai race track and ...
formel1.de/news/grand-prix-berichte/2024-04-18/formel-1-fragt-sich-was-ist-in-schanghai-mit-dem-asphalt-passiert
Fernando Alonso: Suzuka one of my five best races ever: Fernando Alonso praises himself for a courageous performance and good tactics against his pursuers at the ...
formel1.de/news/grand-prix-berichte/2024-04-07/fernando-alonso-suzuka-eines-meiner-fuenf-besten-rennen-ueberhaupt
Motorsport.com : A new era of extreme autonomous motorsport ⚡🏁
Kicking off this weekend in Abu Dhabi, A2RL is a new breed of racing that aims to put spectators at the ... Show more www.youtube.com/watch?v=https://www.youtube.com/watch #A2RL #AspireUAE
Line-up revealed for Magnolia Cup race at Glorious Goodwood – women from all walks of life taking on racing challenge
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