In the USA Track & Field rulebook, participants in road races are only allowed to receive water from designated hydration stations along the race route. One marathon winner recently learned the hard way how critical this rule is to follow after being stripped of his title not long after crossing the finish line.
On May 4, 24-year-old Esteban Prado claimed victory at the Hoag Orange County Marathon after finishing in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 54 seconds. According to race officials, however...