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Marathon Investigation Partners With 6AM Run

Marathon Investigation announces partnership with 6AM Run. A couple weeks ago, I wrote about a situation regarding a 6AM Run Ambassador. The athlete continually exaggerated his accomplishments on social media and on The 6AM Run Facebook group. Upon learning...

“Wheelchair on Your Right!” – Pay Attention – Here’s Why

Jillian finished the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon in a time of 4:28:34 , competing in the women's push rim division. Her race was not without issue though. At approximately mile 18, Jillian crashed into the medical table. She...

Claims of an ‘Elite’ Runner Unravel at Disney

The conditions at The Disney Marathon were rough. It was warm and humid, slower runners were diverted to a shorter course due to the heat. Michael ran a Personal record, despite these conditions. He was an active participant...

Mike Rossi and Marathon Investigation

A number of times over the past year, I had started (and stopped) writing an article about the reaction to Rossi, and how there are still some people still are pushing for a Rossi disqualification from The 2014 VIA Lehigh Valley Marathon....

The Most Infamous Ultra Cheater – A Look Back

As I write this, athletes are running (and walking) loops at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. They are competing in one of the various fixed timed events at Across The Years Multi-Day Running Festival (ATY). Two years ago, just before this...

“Everyday Spartan” – Pressure to Break Record Led to Cheating

Manon Kalfon was one of 8 Spartan Athletes featured on 'Everyday Spartans', a series that followed 8 Spartan Athletes, put them through challenges and told their stories. https://youtu.be/GFfBqPlYk_8?t=81 I will hold on ,...

A New Year’s Message from Marathon Investigation

I hope everyone had a great 2019 (and a great last few days) and wish you all a better 2020. Without the support of everyone, including those who have contributed to Marathon Investigation, and those that have sent messages of support,...

Analysis of Dallas Marathon and 50k Uncovers Serial Course Cutter

The BMW Dallas Marathon and 50K races were held on December 15th. Last year the 50k course was modified due to flooding concerns, and there were initially 5 runners in the top 15 that clearly did not run the...

Triathlon Cheat Faces Jail Time for Harassment and Fraudulent Impersonation

Update 12/17/19 - As reported by CBC.CA, Amanda Wowk has been sentenced to 1 year in prison. Hillier agreed that Wowk is a low risk to reoffend and does not pose a risk to the community,...

Santa Claus Caught Cheating at Race Named in His Honor

Harvey Lewis, a member of the 2019 Gold Medal Winning USA 24 Hour National Team won the Santa 5k in Gahanna, Ohio in a time of 18:08. He almost did not win. Harvey narrowly edged out another competitor...

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