Matt Choi Banned from NYC Marathon for E-Bike Use
Matt Choi Banned from NYC Marathon for E-Bike Use

Matt Choi Banned from NYC Marathon for E-Bike Use

News summary

Running influencer Matt Choi has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon and handed a lifetime ban from future events by the New York Road Runners (NYRR) for using unauthorized e-bikes during the race. Choi, who completed the marathon in 2:57:15, admitted to having his brother and a videographer film him on e-bikes, which obstructed other participants and violated race rules. Despite having the option to appeal, Choi accepted full responsibility and chose not to contest the ban, apologizing publicly for his actions. This incident is not Choi's first infraction, as he has been previously criticized for similar behavior at other races. The controversy has led to backlash on social media and the loss of sponsorships, further impacting his influence and reputation. Choi has vowed to cease using e-bikes in future races and expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging the disruption caused to fellow runners.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
67% Left
Information Sources
bd68667e-abfe-4783-a143-3b1ae84b8232d387b58c-602b-49e7-8f0e-990aad2baa470de89078-8bc1-4dae-b16e-c0e6d67fee74166bc319-c612-4063-955b-1bdc4fec97ff
+5
Left 67%
Right 33%
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
12
Left
6
Center
0
Right
3
Unrated
3
Last Updated
26 days ago
Bias Distribution
67% Left

Open Story Timeline

Story timeline 1Story timeline 2Story timeline 3Story timeline 4Story timeline 5Story timeline 6Story timeline 7Story timeline 8Story timeline 9Story timeline 10Story timeline 11Story timeline 12Story timeline 13Story timeline 14

Analyze and predict the
development of events

Related News
Daily Index

Negative

20Serious

Neutral

Optimistic

Positive

Ask VT AI
Story Coverage
Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Related News
Recommended News