African Runners Let Chinese Opponent Win the Beijing Marathon | Vantage with Palki Sharma

A video circulating on social media shows three African runners letting their Chinese competitor win the Beijing half marathon by throwing the race. The runners can be seen gesturing the Chinese sprinter to pass them on the final stretch. The marathon was sponsored by a Chinese company that also sponsors the eventual winner, triggering speculation that the race was rigged. One of the African runners has reportedly said that he threw the race to help "his friend". The winner - He Jie - is an Asian games champion and a national record holder. Palki Sharma tells you why China's marathon circuit is plagued by cheating scandals.

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