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Sydney Marathon Medal Features Munich Stadium by Mistake
Organizers of the Sydney Marathon have acknowledged an 'unfortunate error' after finisher medals mistakenly depicted Munich's Allianz Arena instead of a Sydney landmark. The mistake has drawn attention and comments from participants and media.
23 Aug, 06:46 — 23 Aug, 11:44
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago
Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from ‘unfortunate’ medal error
The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium, as one of the city's landmarks.
Read full article →DWHigh6h ago
Red faces as Sydney Marathon medal shows German stadium
A medal minted for finishers in the Sydney Marathon features a skyline of the city — with one landmark from rather far away. Organizers say the muddle only makes the medal "a little more unique."
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago
Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ after finisher’s medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Marathon organisers laugh off mistake saying they’re ‘not going to run from it’
By Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
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First report: DW · 23 Aug, 06:46|Full coverage: 4 · 5h|Window: 5h
