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Metal Shards on Bike Course: Sabotage at Ironman Hamburg?

Police in Hamburg are investigating after metal shards were scattered on the bike course of the Ironman Hamburg, causing numerous athletes to suffer punctured tires and forcing them to stop the race, according to NDR.

Metal Shards on Bike Course: Sabotage at Ironman Hamburg?
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Police in Hamburg are investigating after metal shards were scattered on the bike course of the Ironman Hamburg, causing numerous athletes to suffer punctured tires and forcing them to stop the race, according to NDR.

Hamburg police are investigating a suspected sabotage at the Ironman Hamburg. Metal shards were found on the bike course, causing flat tires for many athletes. The background of the act remains unclear.

Numerous participants were affected and had to interrupt their ride. Investigators are now searching for witnesses and possible perpetrators. The organizer expressed dismay over the incident.

Source: www.ndr.de