{
  "id": 2724969,
  "title": "Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/sydney-marathon-unveils-medal-with-wrong-stadium",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:11:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/08/1517095/sydney-marathon-unveils-medal-wrong-stadium"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Organisers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have unwittingly unveiled a participation medal showing the Munich Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium. The two-sided medal features the Sydney skyline, including landmarks like the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, but mistakenly displays the Munich arena's shape and diamond-patterned exterior. Marathon officials admitted this unfortunate error, which has garnered online amusement. The medal, set to be awarded to over 40,000 finishers in the upcoming 42.2-kilometer race, showcases a beautiful blue-and-gold design by Indigenous artist Ambrose Killian. While the error has been a source of humor, marathon organizers maintain that it will make the unique souvenir even more distinctive.",
  "summary": "SYDNEY: Organisers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked online mirth by unveiling a participation medal depicting a stadium in far-away Munich, Germany.",
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/sydney-marathon-unveils-medal-with-wrong-stadium-2735808",
        "published": "2026-08-23T06:37:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}