A Chinese man was disqualified from the Xiamen Marathon for chain-smoking during the race, violating a new rule against uncivilized behavior.

A Chinese man has been disqualified from a marathon after he chain-smoked his way through the entire 26-mile race, MailOnline reported.

The news outlet reported that the man, known as “Uncle Chen,” completed the Xiamen Marathon in three hours and 33 minutes but was disqualified for violating the race’s rules against smoking on the course.

MailOnline reported that the runner fell foul of a new rule against uncivilized behavior, which prohibited “open defecation, smoking, or trampling on flower beds or green spaces.”

The Chinese Athletics Association implemented the regulation last year to encourage healthier participation in the race, the report said.

  • ivanafterall@kbin.social
    141·
    10 months ago

    the runner fell foul of a new rule against uncivilized behavior, which prohibited “open defecation, smoking, or trampling on flower beds or green spaces.”

    He knows what he needs to do next time to protest.