Nicky Inge disqualified from Spartan Race for failing to run whole course

Nicky Inge was disqualified from the Spartan Race elite female category in what was one of the most controversial finishes in the contest’s history.

 Inge had originally won second place, but data collected from GPS tracking wristbands, known as “Strava”, showed that she hadn’t run the entire 13km course.

 Hong Kong Spartan race director Gary Wan said the disqualification moves 25-year-old Gigi Chan into second place. Chan, who has a rivalry with Inge, was adamant that she should have been disqualified on race day, but the official decision was made this afternoon.

 “Great to hear some research has been done and actions have been made,” said Chan, a spin-class instructor at XYZ Cycling studio. “I feel great as other competitors also acknowledged what happened. It shows great sportsmanship from everyone who ran the full course.”

 Inge was surprised and, unsurprisingly, frustrated with the decision. “Not sure what happened yesterday. There were no markings in T crossings and no marshals. I know a lot of competitors ran in circles because no one could give clear directions and some people ended up missing obstacles by accident.”