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LA Marathon criticised for medals given to runners who stopped at mile 18
Original: "A marathon is 26.2 miles": Internet divided after LA Marathon gave medals to runners who stopped at mile 18
The Los Angeles Marathon is facing backlash after some participants who stopped at the 18-mile mark were still given finisher medals. Critics say a marathon is 26.2 miles and that short-course runners receiving the same medal diminishes the achievement of those who completed the full distance. Others argue the race faced unavoidable disruption and that organisers showed compassion. The decision has sparked a wide debate about race rules and what earning a medal means.
Why now: People are debating whether runners who did not finish the full 26.2 miles should receive the same medal as finishers.
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- "A marathon is 26.2 miles": Internet divided after LA Marathon gave medals to runners who stopped at mile 18 · Yahoo Creators
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