Top Runners Demand Fairness After Disastrous Race Mishap
Elite athletes demand justice after an official car led them off course during a major race, jeopardizing their chances of qualifying for the world championships.
Elite female distance runners are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships due to a race course error.
The incident occurred during the Atlanta half marathon, where McClain was leading the race before an official car mistakenly guided her and two other runners off the correct course. This blunder jeopardized their chances of qualifying for the upcoming world championships, a prestigious global competition.
McClain, who had been poised for a strong finish, expressed her frustration, saying,
Source: NPR
