Jersey City marathon tells some disabled athletes they can’t compete; mayor slams organizers

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Handcyclists have been disinvited to the Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon because of safety concerns, organizers said.

on Friday for their last-minute decision to bar athletes planning to compete using handcycles in the wheelchair division.

Fulop is urging race organizers to reconsider the decision, which will displace eight disabled athletes who registered for New Jersey’s newest race. The event is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. Sunday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

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