Mistake that cost Kenyan Ksh3.9 million after winning Hangzhou Marathon [VIDEO]

Kenyan runner, Alex Kibet, won the Hangzhou Marathon in China on Sunday, December 11, 2022, but was later disqualified for a violation of the competition rules.

Kibet crossed the finish line first in a time of 2:10:28, but was later disqualified for running on the wrong side of the road. The disqualification cost him the 300,000 yuan (Ksh3.9 million) prize money.

According to the Hangzhou Marathon Organizing Committee, Kibet was disqualified after he was found to have run on the wrong side of the road for about 100 meters. The Organizing Committee said that this was a violation of the competition rules, which require runners to stay on the left side of the road at all times.

Kibet has since apologized for his mistake, and said that he was not aware of the rule. He said that he was simply following the other runners, and did not realize that he was on the wrong side of the road.

The disqualification of Kibet has sparked a debate about the fairness of the competition rules. Some people have argued that the disqualification was too harsh, and that Kibet should have been given a warning instead. Others have argued that the rules are clear, and that Kibet should have been aware of them.

The Hangzhou Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in China. It is held annually in the city of Hangzhou, and attracts runners from all over the world.

Kibet is a Kenyan distance runner who has won several marathons, including the 2021 Lisbon Marathon. He is one of the most promising young marathon runners in Kenya.

The disqualification of Kibet is a reminder that even the best athletes can make mistakes. It is important to be aware of the rules of any competition, and to follow them carefully.