At the recent Beijing Half Marathon, He Jie's victory caused quite a stir. A scene on the field made people question, did He Jie really win the game with his strength?
The three Africans didn't seem to be at full strength, which made Ho's victory look more like an escort. He Jie himself responded to the controversy, insisting that he was also a victim of the turmoil.
He Jie, a well-known athlete in the domestic marathon world, unexpectedly became the center of the conversation during the competition in Beijing. What was supposed to be a purely sports game was complicated by some unusual scenes.
The final stage of the event, which was supposed to be a time for the players to sweat and show their speed and endurance, turned out to be unexpected.
As the competition entered the most critical sprint stage, the spectators and other competitors noticed that the three African competitors who had been strong did not start any sprints.
They seem to have deliberately slowed down their pace and did not show the will to compete as they should. Instead, the trio looked more like Ho Jie was "opening the way" for him to race to the finish line without any pressure.
Many people began to question He Jie's professional ethics, and some even used "personality collapse" to describe his performance this time. As a well-known athlete, He Jie's image and credibility seem to have hit rock bottom overnight.
In the face of all kinds of criticism and doubts from the outside world, He Jie did not choose to remain silent or retreat. He was quick to respond to the incident. He Jie made it clear that he was also a victim of this controversy.
He Jie also said that he does not need to win any race through improper means, and the purpose of his participation in the race has always been to show his hard work and love for the marathon.
Although Ho Jie's words won him some sympathy, the picture they saw was still unconvincing for those who watched the fight.
When He Jie talked about his feelings, he expressed his incomprehension and chill about the current situation. He mentioned that he received a lot of criticism and private messages on social media, and these negative voices bothered him.
Against this backdrop, He Jie and all relevant parties are on the cusp. This incident not only affected He Jie's personal career, but also reflected many potential problems in sports competitions.
How to maintain his professional ethics and public image under such pressure has become a difficult problem that he must face. At the same time, it is also a serious challenge to his personality and professionalism.