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Kenyan athletes on the spot in Beijing half marathon controversial win

He Jie (1st L) of China competes during the Bejing Half Marathon 2024 in Beijing, capital of China, April 14, 2024. [Ju Huanzong, Xinhua via AFP]

Beijing half marathon organisers said on Monday they were investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win.

Video clips of Sunday's race showed Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia and home runner He approaching the finish.

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