A married couple sparked loads of drama in the course of the 2021 version of the London Marathon after they have been accused of dishonest. Eagle-eyed viewers noticed Monika and Piotr Czarnecka operating the enduring race collectively donning the identical registration quantity on their chests.
Occasion organisers later launched an investigation into the controversy. It was discovered that solely Monika was eligible to run the race and that Piotr had not been profitable within the poll.
The couple profusely apologised for the incident and revealed that Piotr had determined to run the race alongside his spouse in assist as she was apprehensive she wouldn't end. Monika thanked supporters for serving to her to recover from the road.
Piotr insists he didn't decide up a medal and stated he had run two Marathons beforehand at a lot faster instances.
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Monika instructed the : "I am actually sorry for what we have carried out and did not wish to trigger any hurt. The supporters have been wonderful, and their cheering and clapping helped me end the marathon and it hurts to suppose that I've allow them to down.
"This was my first marathon and I wanted Piotr's assist as a result of I used to be apprehensive sick that I would not be capable to end it."
Piotr hit out at accusations the couple had cheated. He claimed the response from critics was extra akin to a severe crime and steered that he and his spouse have been being talked about worse than drug cheats.
"It was all my thought and I take full duty for it. I do know it is flawed and I am actually sorry, however I did what I did to assist my spouse,” Piotr stated.
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"I did not acquire a medal, I used to be simply there to assist Monika. The race was like a stroll for me as a result of my marathon instances are rather a lot faster.
"I've run two London Marathons previously so this one simply gone was not about racing. It was all about my spouse.
"Persons are behaving as if we have dedicated a severe crime and are treating us worse than athletes who've been caught for drug dishonest. Monika has not cheated, she did not take anybody's place and genuinely ran the race.
"It was me who did flawed as a result of this was all my thought. But it surely was carried out in good religion."