Organisers of a race in Prague have apologised to Kenyan runner Kipruto after a finish-line mix-up cost him the event. According to the Eastleigh Voice, Kipruto was leading on the home straight when he followed a television support vehicle that was exiting the course, taking him off the designated route. The incident reportedly denied him victory, prompting organisers to issue an apology over the costly error.
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