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Leaders taken wrong way by guide vehicle in race

The U. S. Half Marathon Championship in Atlanta concluded controversially when a guide vehicle mistakenly directed the leading runners off course. Jess McClain, who was leading with less than two miles to go, finished ninth after retracing her steps, while Molly Born, who was trailing, claimed victory.

Leaders taken wrong way by guide vehicle in race

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Key Highlights

  • Jess McClain led the race until a guide vehicle took her off course.
  • Molly Born, who was over a minute behind, won the race.
  • Carrie Ellwood and Annie Rodenfels finished second and third, respectively.
  • McClain finished ninth, while Ednah Kurgat and Emma Hurley finished 12th and 13th.
  • USA Track and Field denied an appeal related to the race's outcome.
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Sources

  1. US Half Marathon Championship ends in chaos as lead runners guided in wrong direction
  2. Leaders taken wrong way by guide vehicle in race
  3. Jess McClain accidentally runs off course while while leading late at U.S. Half Marathon Championships, finishes 9th

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