Nyc half-marathon articles
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Influencer bashed for running Brooklyn Half Marathon without registering, mocks critics before issuing apology
A social media influencer received a load of backlash after posting herself crossing the finish line of the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon on Sunday despite not signing up for the race. Alexa Curtis, 26, posted an apology on X, where she said the post was "meant to be inspirational." "I did not realize I would offend so many people," she wrote. " I had no intention to take anything from anyone or the race: I was running for myself for my mental health. In the future I’ll be sure to look up the...
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Influencer Alexa Curtis is slammed for boasting about running the Brooklyn half marathon without registering or paying
nfluencer, Alexa Curtis, sparked controversy about her Brooklyn marathon run. Curtis skipped the $125 fee but still ran anyway. Despite her apology, online criticism persists over her non-payment
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Beijing half marathon winners stripped of medals after African trio let Chinese runner win
By Nectar Gan and Hassan Tayir, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — The top four finishers of the Beijing Half Marathon have been stripped of their medals after an investigation found three African runners deliberately slowed down near the finish line to let a Chinese competitor win, according to organizers. China’s He Jie crossed the finish line