A record-setting ultra-marathon runner has been disqualified from her most recent race following allegations that she cheated by using a car for part of it. Scottish ultra-marathon runner Joasia Zakrzewski placed third in the GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool race that took place on April 7 in the United Kingdom but has since been disqualified following inconsistent tracking data that was taken during the race, according to officials. She said she was feeling sick and tired on the race and wanted to drop out,” Stott told the BBC. “She has co-operated fully with the race organisers’ investigations, giving them a full account of what happened. “Apologies for the delay in correcting your rightful position & thank you for your patience and understanding over the last few days.”Ultra-marathon runner disqualified after allegedly cheating by using car in race originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News April 19, 2023 20:58 UTC