Beijing half-marathon under probe after controversy over winner

Chinese runner He Jie, Ethiopian Dejene Hailu Bikila and Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat at the finishing line of the half-marathon in Beijing on April 14. - Agencies

ANKARA: Organisers of the Beijing half-marathon are investigating the outcome of the race after controversary erupted over allegations that several foreign athletes let a Chinese competitor win, reported Anadolu Agency.

According to the South China Morning Post, three athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia were accused of slowing down at the end of Sunday's (April 14) race to let Chinese runner He Jie win.