110m Hurdles: Robles Disqualified – Richardson crashes the Big Three party

Daegu, Korea – Olympic champion, World record holder – Dayron Robles thought he had filled the gap in his C.V. when he was first across the line in a 110m Hurdles final which became physical in its closing stages.

But a protest by China on behalf of Liu Xiang, who appeared to be impeded when Robles strayed to the edge of his lane and the pair clashed arms at each of the last two hurdles, was upheld.

(UPDATE – NOTE: 23:20 local time– The counter-protest lodged by Cuban officials was rejected by the Jury of Appeal and Robles' disqualification stands.)

Robles, who had been first across the line in 13.14, was disqualified, handing victory to Jason Richardson, who had followed in 13.16.

Liu, third across the line in 13.27, was elevated to the silver medal and Andrew Turner of Britain took the bronze in 13.44, the same time as fourth-placed David Oliver.

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JURY OF APPEAL DECISION

Event: 110m Hurdles  – Final

A Protest was filed by the Chinese team after the 110m Hurdles Final.

The Track Referee disqualified Dayron Robles (bib number 286) under rule 163.2 Obstruction.

The Cuban team was notified and lodged a counter protest.

The Jury of Appeal met and, after examining the video of the race, the Cuban protest was rejected and the decision of the Track Referee was upheld.

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