California Marathon Runner Disqualified for Receiving Water from Father

Esteban Prado loses title after accepting unauthorized aid during the race, sparking debate over fairness and rules enforcement.

Esteban Prado was stripped of his Orange County Marathon victory due to receiving water from his father, violating official race rules.
Race officials emphasized the importance of adherence to USA Track and Field regulations to ensure a fair competition for all participants.
Prado, unaware of the specific rule, expressed disbelief and maintained he was the rightful winner despite the disqualification.
The incident has ignited discussions on race resource management and the strictness of marathon regulations.
Jason Yang was declared the official winner after Prado's disqualification, finishing the marathon 17 seconds behind Prado.