The internet came alive on September 23rd when Canadian Running Magazine published an article in regard to acclaimed ultra runner Camille Herron and accusations on tampering with Wikipedia content.
Facebook, X and IG was full of opinion, stories and viewpoints on the matter and SoMe is and can be a very brutal place in instances like this. I said a the time:
What followed was the removal of all of Camille’s social platforms. Thinking back, this was probably a wise move to protect Camille from the onslaught that followed. Now of course, many may well say, that the onslaught was justified. However, a response and an attempt at clarification is welcome.
I went on to clarify:
“I have said this multiple times in the last 24hrs. Also important that her running ability is not in question. This is something darker, deeper and a mental health issue which requires understanding and help. The best scenario (I think) is to acknowledge, apologize and seek help. The ultra community I believe would support her. There is something very fragile here.”
– Ian Corless via X
From wikipedia
Below, CONOR HOLT provides an explanation:
Statement:
Hello from Greece- here for the Spartathlon 153 mile race scheduled for this Saturday.
Yesterday I received a notification about a published article by Canadian Running Magazine. The author said he reached out for comment before it was published. I found an email sent Sept 20 in my spam account yesterday after the article was published! I never got a chance to say anything to the Canadian Running website before they published it. Plus we have been traveling the last few days with limited access!
For the Wikipedia part, temporun73 was the original account I created in 2016 and use to edit the page. I manage this so Camille can focus on her running and recovery.
Starting in 2023 and continuing to this day, cyber bullies by the name of Steven Walling, Liliana Uwu, C.Fred, Melcous, and some more were repeatedly editing out significant parts of Camille’s life/ biographical details.
I kept adding back in the details, and then they blocked my account in early February of this year. Nothing was out of line with what other athletes have on their pages. Wikipedia allows the creation of another account, so I created a new account Rundbowie. I was going off what other athletes had on their pages using the username Rundbowie and copying/pasting this info.
Camille had nothing to do with this. I am 100% responsible and apologize for any athletes affected by this and the wrong I did.
I was only trying to protect Camille from the constant bullying, harassment and accusations she has endured in her running career, which has severely impacted her mental health. So much to the point that she has sought professional mental health help.
I also went ahead and deactivated all of Camille’s social platforms for the time being because of the vile comments she has received.
I appreciate you reaching out to me.
Conor Holt
from wikipedia
UPDATE Thursday 26th September
On September 26, 2024 Lululemon ended its association with Herron in the wake of the Wikipedia controversy.
IAN CORLESS 