Tommy Fury has returned to the track just hours after he was accused of lying about completing a 100km triathlon.
Data from the challenge showed the boxer, 26, seemingly ‘did not finish’ the gruelling challenge when he travelled to France to take part last week, despite sharing snaps on social media of his celebrations with fiancée Molly-Mae Hague.
Tommy seemed unfazed by the claims as he showed that he could complete a half-marathon with ease, joining stars taking part in the Great North Run on Sunday.
The former Love Island star was joined at the start line in Newcastle alongside big names including Jake Quickenden and Joe Wicks.
Tommy, the younger brother of former heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson Fury, ran his first triathlon along the French Riviera last weekend and took to social media to declare he had ‘left it all’ there, having had just 10 days of training.
The gruelling course consists of three stages: a 2km swim, an 80km bike leg and finally an 18km run to the finish line.
Tommy Fury has returned to the track hours after he was accused of lying about completing a 100km triathlon, as he joined stars on the start line of The Great North Run on Sunday
Data from the challenge showed the boxer seemingly ‘did not finish’ the gruelling challenge when he travelled to France to take part last week (pictured finishing the triathlon)
Tommy seemed unfazed by the claims as he showed that he could complete a half-marathon with ease, joining stars taking part in the Great North Run on Sunday
It will come as no surprise that Tommy’s appearance caused a huge frenzy on social media, and the video of him crossing the line has been liked over 250,000 times on Instagram.
However, it was reported on Wednesday that there was a discrepancy. An article by Marathon Investigation declared that Fury did not actually finish the event, pointing to his bike splits, which showed he was not logged beyond the 48km point.
These splits were recorded every 6km along the route.
In fact, searching for Fury’s official time on the Sportstats website will reveal a large DNF next to his name, making him one of 93 athletes not to have completed the route.
Further investigation from tri247.com found that road closures had been shortened because the bike course for the amateurs had been changed since the event was first announced. The amateur groups were tasked with six laps of around 13km.
It then became apparent on the day that some amateurs, not just including Fury, were not going to be able to finish the bike leg before the roads were reopened.
The Professional Triathletes Organisation said: ‘Due to our permit for the road closures in France, unfortunately Tommy and some other athletes in the 100km amateur race were unable to complete the bike course before the cut-off time.
‘However, given our philosophy to grow the sport and encourage new athletes, we wanted to give them as full an experience as possible.
Fury had been surprised by his girlfriend Molly-Mae and their daughter Bambi during the race, after they jetted out to the south of France to join him
An article by Marathon Investigation declared that Tommy did not actually finish his triathlon, pointing to his bike splits, which showed he was not logged beyond the 48km point
Joining Tommy for the annual race was Joe Wicks, who was seen heading to the start for the half-marathon
Jack Quickenden showed off his tattooed physique – and quirky choice of shorts – as he prepared for the race
Former British snowbaorder Aimee Fuller joined the BBC presenting team on the start line for the race
‘So they were all given the opportunity to do the 18km run and cross the finish line.’
Fury and other athletes wanted to continue when the roads were reopened and went on to complete the full 18km run before crossing the finish line.
However, his Instagram followers believe he should have been more truthful about his claim of officially conquering the triathlon.
‘Missed the swim cut off, and bike cut off?’ one user said. ‘Just be honest.’
‘This is embarrassing,’ another posted in the comments. ‘Officials have confirmed that you didn’t make the cut-off times yet here is the frightening world of social media… people would have more respect for you if you were honest.’
A third warned: ‘You should probably take this down… you didn’t do it.’
Daily Mail Sport contacted Fury’s representatives for comment.
Fury had been surprised by his girlfriend Molly-Mae and their daughter Bambi during the race, after they jetted out to the south of France to join him.
The influencer shared several sweep clips of the family reunion.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Molly-Mae posted footage of her and Bambi, two, as they stood on the sidelines before being spotted by Tommy.
He ran past them as he headed to the finish and shared a kiss with his partner.
