Trieste half marathon restricts African competitors

ROME (AP) — Trieste half marathon organizers have denied accusations of racism after restricting the participation of African athletes in the May 5 race.
Race manager Fabio Carini claimed Saturday that organizers wanted to stop the exploitation of African runners.
“This year we have decided only to hire European athletes to avoid what is currently a trade in high-value African athletes, who are simply exploited,” Carini said.
Carini and local officials said African runners can