- Chinese fitness influencer Abeeeer has apologised after photos revealed she rode a bicycle during the Berlin Marathon while claiming a personal best.
- The Official Marathon Time Integrity Unit exposed her cheat, noting her fastest split occurred between 35km and 40km while she was riding a bike.
- Abeeeer admitted to violating race rules, stating that feeling unwell was no excuse, and subsequently removed race-related posts from social media.
- Sports apparel brand Brooks China terminated its partnership with the influencer and apologised for failing to conduct a thorough review of her race data.
- The incident drew widespread online backlash, with commentators questioning her race entry corral and condemning sponsor oversight.
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