The social media influencer Matthew Choi has been banned from the New York City Marathon after he ran the race with a camera crew on e-bikes in tow. Choi posted several videos of his participation in the race on his accounts. After much criticism, he apologised and acknowledged that the filming endangered other competitors, prevented some from potentially reaching personal bests, and even blocked some from getting a drink at designated water stations. Choi finished the course in a time of 2hr 57min 15sec, or about 50 minutes behind Abdi Nageeye, the winner of the men’s race. Choi was later disqualified.
