Current:Home > ContactInfluencer banned for life from NYC Marathon after obstructing runners during race-LoTradeCoin
Influencer banned for life from NYC Marathon after obstructing runners during race
lotradecoin customer service support View Date:2024-12-25 12:42:14
Organizers of the New York City Marathon banned a running influencer from that race and future events after he ran the marathon aided by two cameramen on electric bikes.
The organization that runs the marathon, New York Road Runners, said the influencer, Matthew Choi, was banned for life.
"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," New York Road Runners said.
The 29-year-old Choi has nearly 500,000 followers on social media and finished the race in 2:57:15, but he was disqualified and his race results removed.
New York Road Runners said in a statement that Choi violated World Athletics rules and code of conduct and their own rules of competition.
Choi, a former football player at Monmouth University, used the people on the e-bikes to film his run, but other runners complained that Choi and the bikes were obstructing their view and he was being a nuisance to the other racers on the course. More than 55,000 completed the 26.2-mile five-borough race on Sunday.
"I have no excuses, full-stop," Choi said on social media. "I was selfish on Sunday to have my brother and my videographer follow me around on e-bikes, and it had serious consequences."
"With the New York City Marathon being about everyone else and the community, I made it about myself," he continued. "And for anyone I impacted, I’m sorry. To be clear, this was 100% on me.
"I made my bed, so I’m gonna lay in it," Choi said. "It won’t happen again. My word is my bond."
veryGood! (846)
Related
- What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP
- Fitness Icon Richard Simmons Dead at 76
- Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say
- Olympics-Bound Surfer Griffin Colapinto Reveals Advice Matthew McConaughey Gave Him About Handling Fame
- 'Secret Level' creators talk new video game Amazon series, that Pac
- After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challenges
- Jaguars, Macaws and Tropical Dry Forest Have a Right To Exist, a Colombian Court Is Told
- Republican National Convention in Milwaukee has law enforcement on heightened awareness
- GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
- Benches clear as tensions in reawakened Yankees-Orioles rivalry boil over
Ranking
- She grew up in an Arizona church community. Now, she claims it was actually a religious cult.
- A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Trump
- Massachusetts secures $1 billion in federal funds to help replace Cape Cod bridges
- Princess Kate Middleton to attend Wimbledon final in rare public appearance: Reports
- I loved to hate pop music, until Chappell Roan dragged me back
- Heartbroken Olivia Munn Details Bond With Shannen Doherty Over Cancer Battles
- Amid chaos and gunfire, Trump raised his fist and projected a characteristic image of defiance
- Books similar to 'Fourth Wing': What to read if you loved the dragon-filled romantasy
Recommendation
-
Morgan Wallen sentenced after pleading guilty in Nashville chair
-
Attorney of Rust cinematographer's family says Alec Baldwin case dismissal strengthens our resolve to pursue justice
-
Fears grow about election deniers' influence after bizarre decision in Nevada race
-
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, From A to Z
-
Hate crime charges dropped against 12 college students arrested in Maryland assault
-
Blake Lively Calls Out Ryan Reynolds for Posting Sentimental Pic of Her While He's Working
-
Trump is injured but ‘fine’ after apparent assassination attempt leaves rally-goer and gunman dead
-
NASCAR at Pocono 2024: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Great American Getaway 400