Dozens have taken shortcuts while one hopped on a bike -- cheating by Chinese marathon runners has become so rampant that there are warnings it is harming the country's reputation. Running has taken off in China with competitors wearing the latest trendy gear and boasting of their achievements on social media or on job applications to boost their employment prospects. But race organizers are struggling to keep up with a growing number of attempts -- some laughably audacious -- to break the rules. The Chinese Athletic Association (CAA) issued lifetime bans to three runners who cheated at the prestigious Boston Marathon in April. READ: China bans Boston Marathon trio in lat...
Keep on reading: Bikes, shortcuts, bibs for cash: China marathon cheats run rampant
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