Deaths at half-marathon prompt measures to stop cheating

Following the deaths of two runners, China's athletics governing body and runners have called for tougher regulations to halt cheating in qualifying for marathons.

The deaths of two runners during a recent race in Xiamen, Fujian province, have underlined a problem with runners privately trading race entries.

The Chinese Athletic Association issued a safety regulation on Saturday that requires all race organizers to tighten the qualification process and impose lifetime bans on runners caught cheating.