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Athletics: Great Britain disqualified from sprint relay



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Published Date: 21 August 2008
GREAT Britain will not be able to defend their Olympic 4x100 metres relay title after being disqualified from tonight's semi-finals in Beijing.
The British quartet of Simeon Williamson, Tyrone Edgar, Marlon Devonish and Craig Pickering finished second behind Jamaica in 38.71 seconds, but botched the final changeover.

Pickering went off way too early on the final leg and only received the baton from Devonish after running outside the changeover box at the top of the home straight.

The United States, runners up to Britain in Athens four years ago, also crashed out after Darvis Patton and Tyson Gay dropped the baton on the final changeover in the opening semi-final.

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  • Last Updated: 21 August 2008 2:01 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: 2008 Olympics
 
1

Turkey Jerky,

21/08/2008 14:49:33
I like these guys get disqualified but the 14 year old chinese gymnasts get to keep their gold medals.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/21/chinese_gymnast_age_scam/
2

Ajax MacKindling,

21/08/2008 17:53:48
Good link.

Comment on that thread is an absolute gem "if the Chinese don't know the difference between 14yo girls and 16yo girls Gary Glitter is on his way".


3

Waspy100,

21/08/2008 18:22:50
#2
OOOOhh
Wouldnt wish garry glitter on anybody.
Seems half the world feels the same way.
4

Waspy100,

21/08/2008 18:25:32
Anyway, shame they messed up and got disqualified they could have had a good chance of a medal.
Bet they are more sick at heart than anyone.

 

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