Influencer banned from NYC Marathon after stealing French exec’s race number

Influencer banned from NYC Marathon

Influencer Mike Clarke was banned from 2027 NYC Marathon after using counterfeit race number of French banking executive Nicolas Bourot.

Stole French exec’s race number

Clarke created fake bib No. 4207 assigned to Nicolas Bourot, chief security officer of French banking group BPCE.

High-fived Ariana Grande

Clarke posted viral footage high-fiving Ariana Grande near marathon finish line.

Bourot’s frustration

Bourot, who waited 10 years for marathon entry, said it’s unfair to have someone else use his number.

“It’s not fair for all the runners because it’s very hard to get entrance to this marathon. I waited for 10 years before I was able to. Every year I try, I try, I try”

Clarke’s defense

Clarke admitted not being registered but defended his stunt as pushing limits and having fun.

“At the end of the day they can call it unfair or cheating the system but for me it was to push my limits while running for this goal and have fun while doing it”