Team USA 4x100m relay team disqualified
Can't find a news story on it anywhere, but here are the bulletins from BBC News.
2111:NEWSFLASH: The US 4x100m relay team have been disqualified for stepping out of their lane, according to Hazel Irvine as the live TV coverage goes. Red button and website video still running. And I'm not leaving you until the last person in Berlin turns the lights out. More on this soon.
2125: Following news that the US relay team were disqualified, a spokesperson at the USA Track and Field confirms to BBC Sport they were disqualified and yes, they are appealing. We will keep you posted.
2132: Here's the reason why the US are disqualified from the 4x100m relay. Crawford passed baton to Patton past the allotted zone. The rulings state that the baton needs to be under control before the yellow line. And Steve Cram reveals that the error was not spotted by an official but the GB team complained. And Cram adds that the officials say the disqualification is final and the appeal won't be heard. That's what we've heard.
2208: Latest news on the US relay appeal. The appeal is "being heard and is active" according to our sources at USA Track and Field. One more thing. Berlino the Bear was racing with Usain today. What a perfect birthday for the Jamaican. Berlino runs the 100m. Night. See you tomorrow.
Shocking stuff.
