'We're not going to run from it': Sydney Marathon laughs off medal error
Summary
The Sydney Marathon released a medal for runners that mistakenly shows a German stadium instead of Sydney's stadium. Organizers and others responded to the error with humor, and runners will still receive the medal as it is.Key Facts
- The medal for the Sydney Marathon shows Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium.
- The mistake was spotted after the medal design was shared on social media.
- Sydney landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge are correctly shown on the medal.
- The Munich stadium has diamond-shaped cushions, while Sydney's stadium has a flatter, bronze-finned facade.
- Organizers said this was an “unfortunate error” but called the medal unique and funny.
- Munich's Allianz Arena account on Instagram also joked about the mix-up.
- A First Nations artist designed the other side of the medal, but was not involved with the stadium side.
- Around 40,000 runners will participate in the Sydney Marathon on 30 August, with record interest and fundraising.
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