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Ultramarathon deaths put spotlight on safety standards in foot races
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Sparking a wave of outrage across the country, the deaths of 21 ultramarathoners in China's rugged Gansu province have cast a spotlight on a loosely regulated industry that has grown exponentially in recent years.
In a press conference yesterday, officials in Baiyin city, where the race was held, said details would be revealed after a joint investigation that includes weather experts is completed.
