Lead Vehicle Blunder Strips US Women's Half Marathon Champions of Their Titles Three women leading the 2026 US Half Marathon Championships were sent off course by an official lead vehicle in Atlanta, losing the title and a World Champs berth.

Lead Vehicle Blunder Strips US Women's Half Marathon Champions of Their Titles

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From Sr. writer Jeff Benjamin

- Joan Benoit won the 1983 Boston Marathon with a world record time of 2:22:43.

Jess Mcclain clocked the same time today finishing as the top American
& 7th overall! Photo by Kevin Morris

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