Footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win.
Footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China 's He Jie to win.BEIJING: Organisers of the Beijing half marathon 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.
The three African runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He out in front, while appearing to slow down.The four had stuck together throughout the course of just over 21km, a broadcaster noted. The event's organiser - the Beijing Sports Competition Management and International Exchange Center - also said an investigation had been launched.
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