Sun Yuanyuan drops sponsor after riding bike in Berlin Marathon

Sun Yuanyuan, a Chinese fitness influencer, has lost her sponsorship with Brooks after riding a bike during the Berlin Marathon. During the event in September, Sun, known as Abeeeer, was photographed on another person’s bike between the 35km and 40km marks. She later issued an apology, admitting to breaking marathon rules and acknowledging her actions were disrespectful. Her finish time has been disqualified by race organizers, and Brooks confirmed the termination of their partnership, citing integrity and fairness in competition. The incident highlights scrutiny around misleading race times among influencers.

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