NYC Marathon bans running influencer

Running Influencer Banned from NYC Marathon After Bringing Film Crew on E-Bikes
Running influencer Matthew Choi documented his latest marathon with a video of him running through the streets of New York City, chasing a finish time of just under three hours. What the video didn’t show—two people on electronic bikes riding alongside him to gather footage—ultimately led to his disqualification from the New York City Marathon,
An influencer was disqualified from the NYC Marathon for bringing a filming crew onto the course
An influencer’s disqualification from the NYC Marathon for running with a filming crew stirred debate on social media.
Influencer Matt Choi Banned From NYC Marathon For Running With E-Bikes
Matt Choi, who ran the Nov. 3 New York City Marathon in under 3 hours, has been banned from all New York Road Runners events for life after using E-bikes on the course to film his run.
Running influencer turns NYC marathon into personal content mill, receives lifetime ban
In response to the outcry, New York Road Runners, the organization that runs the marathon and other races in the city—not only disqualified Choi’s impressive time from the official results but also hit the influencer with a lifetime ban. One of his sponsors, a training app called Runna, cut ties as well.
Influencer Flanked by E-Bike Riders at N.Y.C. Marathon Is Banned, Organizers Say
Matt Choi, who ran the course in under three hours, was followed by two cameramen on electric bikes, who were said to have obstructed other runners.
Influencer Matt Choi banned from future NYC marathons after e-bike stunt
Influencer Matt Choi has been banned from competing in future New York City Marathons after violating the rules this week to film the race for content — a “selfish” move for which
Influencer Disqualified From NYC Marathon After He Ran With Unauthorized E-Bikes
Matthew Choi, a running influencer from Austin, Texas, who finished the New York City Marathon on November 3 in 2:57:15, has been disqualified from the event after he ran much of the course with two people alongside him riding on electric bicycles and filming his race.
Austin influencer Matthew Choi disqualified, banned from NYC Marathon
Austin influencer Matthew Choi has been disqualified and banned from competing in the New York City Marathon over filming his race with electric bikes.
Influencer is banned from future NYC marathons for bringing a camera crew to last weekend’s race
A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend's New York City Marathon and banned from future competitions after running the race with a camera crew on e-bikes in tow.
Running influencer banned from NYC Marathon after crew on e-bikes filmed him on course
A running influencer from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon and banned from future New York City running events after he ran part of the course with people on e-bikes filming him.
Matt Choi Apologizes After Being Banned from NYC Marathon Over Unauthorized E-Bikes: 'I Was Selfish'
The running influencer was disqualified and banned from participating in future races after he ran alongside e-bike riders who recorded him
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Influencer banned from NYC Marathon after his e-bike film crew interferes with race: ‘I f—ked up’
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Influencer banned for life from NYC Marathon after obstructing runners during race
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 ...
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