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

The Guardian World Sunday 23 August 2026, 02:14 UTC By Stephanie Convery 1 min read
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‘Landmarks’ side of the medal features the Allianz Arena in German city rather than Allianz Stadium in SydneyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn a week’s time, the proud runners finishing the Sydney Marathon will receive a medal showing the landmarks they have just sped past – plus one they definitely didn’t. In what organisers have admitted was an “unfortunate error”, a stadium in Munich, Germany, was...

‘Landmarks’ side of the medal features the Allianz Arena in German city rather than Allianz Stadium in Sydney

In a week’s time, the proud runners finishing the Sydney Marathon will receive a medal showing the landmarks they have just sped past – plus one they definitely didn’t.

In what organisers have admitted was an “unfortunate error”, a stadium in Munich, Germany, was erroneously etched on to the event’s participation medal instead of a local Sydney landmark.

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