Scottish runner Joasia Zakszewski has been disqualified for cheating at the 80K marathon in England. weather.
The 47-year-old finished third in the race from Manchester to Liverpool on 7 April. However, as can be understood from the testimony of his audience, the athlete covered part of the road by car – about 4 km. According to the publication, Zakrzewski took his friend for a tour.
As a result, the runner was deprived of the bronze medal and his status will be judged by the British Athletic Federation.
Zakrzewski repented of his action and apologized to the organizers and participants of the marathon. He pleaded guilty and cooperated with the organizing committee during the investigation of the incident.
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