AUSTIN, Texas — An influencer from Austin was disqualified and banned from the New York City Marathon after his camera crew obstructed other runners by riding electric bikes while filming him for ...

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At this year’s New York Marathon earlier this month, running content creator and influencer Matt Choi brought a two-man camera crew to follow him on e-bikes and film him as he did the race.

Running influencer, Matt Choi, who participated in the race as a runner, has been erased from the results of the 2024 New York City Marathon.

advertisement 11-08-2024 TECH Why the running influencer Matt Choi was banned from the New York City Marathon Choi came under fire for bringing along two unauthorized e-bike riders to film his race.

A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend's New York City Marathon and banned from future competitions after running the race with a camera crew on e-bikes in tow.

Kevin Leimkuhler praised Crocs as a "viable running shoe" after completing the 26.2 New York City Marathon course without losing any toenails or getting any blisters.

On Sunday, running influencer Matt Choi was banned for life from the New York City Marathon after he had two cameramen follow him on electric bikes throughout the duration of the race.

Influencer Matthew Choi has been banned from the New York City Marathon after running the 2024 race with a camera crew in tow.

New York Road Runners, which organizes the venerable race, said in a statement Tuesday that Matthew Choi violated the group’s code of conduct and competition rules.

Fitness influencer Matt Choi, known for his social media presence and marathon pursuits, faced a lifetime ban from the New York City Marathon after using an e-bike entourage to document his run ...