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LA Marathon criticised for giving medals to runners who stopped at mile 18
Original: "A marathon is 26.2 miles": Internet divided after LA Marathon gave medals to runners who stopped at mile 18
The Los Angeles Marathon is facing backlash after giving finisher medals to runners who stopped at mile 18 when the course was cut short. Critics argue a marathon must be the full 26.2 miles, while supporters say runners had no choice but to stop. The debate has split opinion online over whether participants deserved the medals.
Why now: People are arguing about whether shortened-course participants should receive marathon finisher medals.
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- "A marathon is 26.2 miles": Internet divided after LA Marathon gave medals to runners who stopped at mile 18 · Yahoo Creators
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