Influencer banned from marathons after bringing camera crew on New York race
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The social media star Matthew Choi from Texas was disqualified from last weekend's New York City Marathon and banned from future competitions after he ran the race with a camera crew on e-bikes in tow. New York Road Runners, which organizes the venerable race, said in a statement Tuesday that Choi violated the group’s code of conduct and competition rules, not to mention those of World Athletics, running’s international governing body. “One of the incidents brought to NYRR’s attention was that Choi ran with the assistance of two unauthorized people riding the course on electric bicycles, obstructing runners,” the group said. To be clear, this was 100% on me.” New York Road Runners said Choi has the right to appeal, but the influencer said he is resigned to his fate.
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