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Faith Kipyegon's initial disqualification during in the Paris 2024 Olympics 5,000m race sparked uproar but Kenya successfully appealed
In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kenya’s appeal has been successful, and Faith Kipyegon’s silver medal position in the women’s 5,000 meters race was reinstated.
The decision came after a review of the disqualification that had originally removed Kipyegon from the podium finish.
The controversy began when Kipyegon was disqualified following a scuffle with Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay Desta during the final laps of the race.
Initial footage and race officials’ rulings had led to Kipyegon being penalised for obstruction, which shifted the final standings and led to her removal from the silver medal position.
Following the disqualification, Kenya filed an appeal, arguing that the decision was unjust and did not accurately reflect what happened.
The appeal was based on a comprehensive review of race footage and detailed analysis of the incident.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has now ruled in favor of Kenya’s appeal, reinstating Kipyegon’s original finish.
As a result, the updated medal standings see Beatrice Chebet of Kenya retaining her gold medal, Faith Kipyegon officially awarded the silver, and Ethiopia’s Sifan Hassan receiving the bronze.
Source: Nation TV
In a dramatic turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kenya’s appeal has been successful, and Faith Kipyegon’s silver medal position in the women’s 5,000 meters race was reinstated.
The decision came after a review of the disqualification that had originally removed Kipyegon from the podium finish.
The controversy began when Kipyegon was disqualified following a scuffle with Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay Desta during the final laps of the race.
Initial footage and race officials’ rulings had led to Kipyegon being penalised for obstruction, which shifted the final standings and led to her removal from the silver medal position.
Following the disqualification, Kenya filed an appeal, arguing that the decision was unjust and did not accurately reflect what happened.
The appeal was based on a comprehensive review of race footage and detailed analysis of the incident.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has now ruled in favor of Kenya’s appeal, reinstating Kipyegon’s original finish.
As a result, the updated medal standings see Beatrice Chebet of Kenya retaining her gold medal, Faith Kipyegon officially awarded the silver, and Ethiopia’s Sifan Hassan receiving the bronze.
Source: Nation TV
