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Chinese Runner Disqualified From Berlin Marathon After Riding Bicycle Mid-Race
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News18•08-10-2026, 13:15
Chinese Runner Disqualified From Berlin Marathon After Riding Bicycle Mid-Race
- •Yuanyuan Sun was caught on camera riding a bicycle between the 35 and 40 kilometre marks during the Berlin Marathon on September 27.
- •The Official Marathon Time Integrity Unit published photos of the incident, prompting Sun to issue a public apology on Rednote.
- •Sun admitted to breaking the rules, stating that feeling physically unwell was no excuse for her unsportsmanlike behavior and attempt to take a shortcut.
- •Running shoe company Brooks terminated its partnership with Sun following the incident, emphasizing its commitment to integrity and fairness in sport.
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Yuanyuan Sun was disqualified from the Berlin Marathon after she was caught riding on the back of a bicycle between the 35- and 40-kilometre marks.
Sun admitted to breaking the rules on the Chinese social media platform Rednote, stating that feeling physically unwell was no excuse and expressing deep guilt for her actions.
Following the incident, Sun was disqualified from the race and her running shoe sponsor, Brooks, terminated its partnership with her.
