BUDAPEST : Olympic silver medallist Simon Pettersson of Sweden has been removed from Monday's men's discus final at the World Athletics Championships after his qualifying throw was deemed to be a foul after an overnight appeal by New Zealand.Petterson's throw of 63.93 metres on Saturday was 10th best, but
BUDAPEST : Olympic silver medallist Simon Pettersson of Sweden has been removed from Monday's men's discus final at the World Athletics Championships after his qualifying throw was deemed to be a foul after an overnight appeal by New Zealand.
"It's sad, but right should be right," Pettersson, who was informed of his disqualification on Sunday morning, told Swedish media.
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