Trieste half-marathon accused of racism in excluding Africans

Organisers say move is intended to highlight the exploitation of African athletes in Europe

The organisers of a half-marathon in the northern Italian city of Trieste have been accused of racism over their decision to exclude African athletes from the race.

Fabio Carini, the president of Apd Miramar, the company organising the 5 May event, said the decision to only open the race to European participants was to call out the exploitation of African runners.

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