ParisThe IAAF Advisory Board met this afternoon to review an incident that took place last night during Heat 2 of the quarter finals of the Men’s 100m at the IAAF World Championships, now taking place in the Stade de France, Paris St-Denis.
The Advisory Board has studied the behaviour of Jon Drummond (USA), who refused to leave the track following his disqualification after a false start, and USA Track and Field Team Admin Officer Michael Cain, who ran onto to the track to advise Drummond not to accept his disqualification, and has concluded that, in both cases, the behaviour was improper, unsporting and has brought the sport of athletics into disrepute.
According to IAAF Rule 53.1 (viii)
The following persons shall not take part in competitions, whether held under IAAF Rules or the domestic Rules of a Member.
Any person:
Who has committed any act or made any statement either verbally or in writing, or has been responsible for any breaches of the Rules or other conduct which is considered to be insulting, or improper or likely to bring the sport into disrepute
In accordance with IAAF Rule 54.1, this allegation has been put into writing and forwarded to the athlete’s Member Federation USATF, which must now hold an investigation into the case and report back to the IAAF regarding any disciplinary action by 20:00h tomorrow - Tuesday 26 August.
If the IAAF is not satisfied with the decision of USATF, it has the right, according to IAAF Rules, to impose its own sanctions.
