Friday, April 17, 2009

Ena Johnson (Florida High) disqualified for raising arm at the finish line

Florida High's Ena Johnson won the 100-meter hurdles (14.98) and 300 hurdles (44.82) and also appeared to win the 100 meters. But her district-winning time was disqualified because she raised her arm at the finish line, and by rule her gesture was considered unsportsmanlike.

Johnson said she was simply tired from previous races and didn't think she had a chance to win the 100 meters. She said without thinking she raised her arm in celebration.

"They took it as taunting; that's not how I meant it," Johnson said.

http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20090416/SPORTS01/904160331/1002/SPORTS

1 comment:

mike said...

That just doesnt seem fair.