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

The Guardian reports that the medals handed out to finishers of the Sydney Marathon mistakenly feature the Allianz Arena in Munich rather than Sydney’s own Allianz Stadium. Organisers have described the mix‑up as an unfortunate error, meaning runners will be receiving a souvenir of a landmark they never passed during the race.

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