Italian Half Marathon tried banning African runners to prevent athlete abuse

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Organizer: "This year we have decide only to take European athletes to make the pint that measures must be taken to regulate what is currently a trade in high-value African athletes"

He later reserved the decision when charges of racism were brought up.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/world/italian-marathon-sparks-outrage-after-banning-african-runners/ar-BBWmUaI?ocid=sf