The winner of the Hoag OC Marathon was reportedly disqualified for accepting water from his father.
Esteban Prado receiving water from his father violated a rule that participants can only get water at formal hydration sops during the 26.2-mile race, NBC New York reported.
“During yesterday’s Hoag OC Marathon, we were forced to disqualify a participant after it was confirmed they received unauthorized assistance from an individual on a bicycle, in violation of USA Track & Field rules and our race regulations,” marathon director Gary Kutschar said, according to the outlet. “We take these rules seriously to ensure fairness and the integrity of our event for all competitors.”
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— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) May 7, 2024
Prado, who told NBC New York he was a newcomer…
