Clay, Eaton, Hardee, 2012 Trials, photo by PhotoRun.net
Here are the thoughtful clarification from USATF’s Jill Geer on the Bryan Clay disqualification in the 110m hurdles in the decathlon:
Bryan Clay decathlon
clarification
Bryan Clay was initially disqualified from the decathlon
110m hurdles on Saturday for two infractions: knocking over a hurdle with his
hand and for failure to attempt to clear the next hurdle.
Clay’s coach protested the disqualification. Upon review, the
jury of appeals revoked the DQ for Clay’s hand knocking over the hurdle, ruling that
it was inadvertent. The DQ for failure to attempt to clear the next hurdle,
however, was upheld.
Clay therefore has no mark in the hurdles.