Australian runner Olli Hoare clarifies he did not witness murder in Glasgow
Australian runner Olli Hoare has clarified that he did not witness a murder in Glasgow, dismissing reports that linked him to a crime scene while he was training. The confusion reportedly stemmed from a separate incident involving a knife sighting.
Why it matters
This highlights the rapid spread of misinformation during high-profile international sporting events.
Olli Hoare said he was running six miles away from a murder on Friday and also at a different time. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Olli Hoare said he was running six miles away from a murder on Friday and also at a different time. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Commonwealth Games 2026 Australian runner Olli Hoare clarifies he did not witness murder in Glasgow Hoare confirms he was ‘six miles away’ on training run
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