throw a race

Examples (10)

• He was paid $10 000 to throw the race.
• The jockey was accused of trying to throw the race at the final stretch.
• It's considered a serious offense to deliberately throw a race in professional sports.
• The driver was pressured to throw the championship race by shadowy figures.
• Evidence suggested the runner was planning to throw the race for gambling purposes.
• An athlete who agrees to throw a race betrays their integrity.
• Despite the huge lead, the favorite inexplicably seemed to throw the race.
• The scandal erupted when it was revealed that several contenders were paid to throw certain races.
• He adamantly denied any intention to throw the race, claiming a legitimate injury.
• The ethical rules clearly state that participants must never attempt to throw a race.