A running influencer from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon and banned from future New York City running events after he ran part of the course with people on e-bikes filming him.

Matt Choi, who ran the course in under three hours, was followed by two cameramen on electric bikes, who were said to have obstructed other runners.

A social media influencer from Texas was disqualified from last weekend's New York City Marathon and banned from future competitions after running the race with a camera crew on e-bikes in tow.