Just In: England's women disqualified in 4x400m relay, Jamaica upgraded to the silver medal; appeal pending
Written by Leighton Levy. Posted in Commonwealth Games. | 07 August 2022 | 3056 Views
Tags: Athletics, 2022 Commonwealth Games, 4X400M Relays, Birmingham, England, England, Jamaica
Jamaica's women 4x400m relay team got an unexpected surprise in the final track event at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday when England's team that crossed the line first in 3:25.83 was disqualified for a lane infringement. They have subsequently filed an appeal.
This means Jamaica's team comprised of 400m hurdles silver medallist Shian Salmon, Junelle Bromfield, Roneisha McGregor and Natoya Goule that ran 3:26.93 will leave Birmingham as 4x400m runners-up.
The development also means Canada has now been crowned 2022 Commonwealth Games champions. They had finished second in 3:25.84. Scotland finished fourth in a season-best of 3:30.15 but has been upgraded to the bronze medal.
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