Overview

• He Jie's victory in the Beijing Half Marathon revoked after footage showed African runners allowing him to win.
• Organizers canceled the results, retrieved trophies, and ended partnerships with involved companies.
• Xtep and China Olympic Road Running Company faced severe repercussions for not properly registering pacers.
• The controversy highlighted issues with race integrity and prompted apologies from involved parties.
• The incident has sparked widespread discussion on race fairness and the role of pacemakers.