LA Marathon reveals why almost 1,000 runners who took a shortcut got medals

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LA Marathon reveals why almost 1,000 runners who took a shortcut got medals
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About 4.5% of participants chose the shorter option, according to data released by The McCourt Foundation, the organizer of the LA Marathon.First place in the 18-mile race was claimed by Daniel Burns, who finished in 2:17:26 .

Noora Viljanmaa placed second with a time of 2:24:06 , followed by Wenyu Yang in third at 2:28:41. As temperatures in LA hit 88F, organizers gave runners the option to end their race early. “If you’re having a tough day and want to end your race before 26.2, you can choose to take the turn at Mile 18 and head into the finish line early,” The McCourt Foundation said in a statement. “You do not need to notify anyone of your decision and can opt to take this route at any time,” the foundation added.The organization said the change was made shortly before race day and emphasized safety, noting, “there is no shame in making a smart decision for your body.”“You will still receive your finisher medal and any challenge medal you’ve earned, and your official race results will be updated at a later date to reflect your time and mileage,” the foundation said., edging Kenya’s Michael Kamau by just 0.01 seconds with a time of 2:11:16.50—the closest finish in the event’s history.Half-naked twerking Texas spring breaker hurled from Jeep in viral video has died Gang-rape victim, 25, whose suicide attempt left her paralyzed, will die by euthanasia after yearslong court battleJosh Duhamel makes rare comment on life in ex-wife and ‘massive star’ Fergie’s ‘shadow’ Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole throws hat in the ring for future ‘Bachelorette’ season as Taylor Frankie Paul scandal rages onStream It Or Skip It: 'Bait' On Prime Video, Where Riz Ahmed Is A Struggling Actor Who Helps Start A Rumor About Him Being The Next James Bond

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