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US runners led off course in chaotic half-marathon given entry to world championships
Three runners who were led off course in a race that served as a qualifier for the World Road Running Championships have been given entry into the upcoming competition.
TL;DR
- Three runners (Jessica McClain, Emma Grace Hurley, Ednah Kurgat) were led off course during the USA Track & Field Half Marathon Championships.
- This mistake prevented them from securing qualifying spots for the World Road Running Championships.
- World Athletics has allowed USATF to expand its team to include these three athletes.
- The athletes will compete as 'non-scoring athletes' and will have their prize money funded by USATF.
- The incident occurred after a guide vehicle took the leading runners off the designated course.