Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ as finisher’s medal depicts Munich stadium as race highlight

Source: The Guardian 2 hours ago

‘Landmarks’ side of the medal features the Allianz Arena in German city rather than Allianz Stadium in Sydney

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In a week’s time, the proud runners finishing the Sydney Marathon will receive a medal showing the landmarks they have just sped past – plus one they definitely didn’t.

In what organisers have admitted was an “unfortunate error”, a stadium in Munich, Germany, was erroneously etched on to the event’s participation medal instead of a local Sydney landmark.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/23/sydney-marathon-medal-allianz-stadium-munich-germany-unfortunate-error

Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ as finisher’s medal depicts Munich stadium as race highlight

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