# Chinese fitness influencer disqualified from Berlin Marathon

> Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan, known as Abeeeer, was disqualified after riding a bike during Berlin Marathon.
- Title: Chinese fitness influencer disqualified from Berlin Marathon
- Summary: Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan, known as Abeeeer, was disqualified after riding a bike during Berlin Marathon. Chinese fitness influencer Sun Yuanyuan was…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/10/09/pb-to-dq-chinese-fitness-influencer-exposed-after-riding-a-bike-during-berlin-marathon/238348
- Published: 2026-10-09T10:58:14+00:00
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- Topics: sun yuanyuan, abeeeer, berlin marathon, bicycle, disqualified, brooks, news, world
## Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan
Chinese runner Sun Yuanyuan, known as Abeeeer on social media, claimed a personal best marathon time at Berlin Marathon.

> A fitness influencer claimed her personal best marathon performance at the Berlin Marathon on Sept 27, until she was photographed in the backseat of a bicycle near the finish line.
## Disqualified after bike incident
Sun Yuanyuan was disqualified from Berlin Marathon after being photographed riding a bicycle near finish line.

> Evidence of an athlete allegedly hitching a ride from the 38km mark to the finish line to collect their medal
## Public apology and sponsor drop
Sun Yuanyuan publicly apologized for breaching race rules and has been dropped by her sponsor Brooks.

> My action of riding a bicycle at the Berlin Marathon indeed violated race rules. I won’t make any excuses
## Sponsor response
Brooks China admitted oversight in verifying race details and pledged more stringent reviews for future influencer partnerships.

> The brand also apologised saying that it will learn from the incident and exercise more caution in the future when partnering with influencers.
## Key takeaway

Chinese fitness influencer Sun Yuanyuan was disqualified from Berlin Marathon after being photographed riding a bicycle near finish line.