American runners caught up in bizarre half marathon controversy given exemption

Three American runners who were guided off course during the U.S. Half Marathon Championships were given exemptions to the World Road Running Championships.

World Athletics said it would allow the U.S. to bring seven runners to the World Road Running Championships in September after Jessica McClain, Emma Grace Hurley and Ednah Kurgat were led off course during the half marathon in Atlanta earlier this month.

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