# @nextshark on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C6O-WwGtodh
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- **Posted:** 2024-04-26T18:03:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NextShark (@nextshark) — https://gondola.cc/nextshark

## Caption

Chinese runner He Jie’s first-place victory in the Beijing Half Marathon was revoked after an investigation revealed that three other runners deliberately slowed down to let him win.⁠
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The investigation confirmed that African runners Willy Mnangat, Robert Keter and Dejene Hailu purposely let He win the race. The African runners were revealed to have been hired by a sponsor as pacesetters. ⁠
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All four runners were disqualified, stripped of their medals and had to return their prize money. ⁠
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