Recently at a major downtown half marathon, a 10 minute/mile runner somehow finished woman 3rd overall (6:xx pace). How is that possible? Apparently, it may have been a man using that woman's bib. How have they not corrected the results yet?
What are the ethics involved in selling your race bib? I say both parties are at fault and should be DQ'd in all future years.
This situation may be unintentional on the part of the bib seller, but seriously people, use your brain!
Hopefully, this race will correct it soon. I find it highly unusually it hasn't been fixed yet after a challenge was issued right after the race.
PS: I'm not associated with anyone involved. I just read about it on another site and it pissed me off. I assume the 3rd place "winner" will be mailed a medal. We'll see if they return it and the results are corrected.
Thanks,