For first time in Peachtree Road Race history, a runner has been disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The incident happened in the final 30 meters of race.
Ethiopia's Tadese Tola and Kenyan runner Boaz Cheboiywo were racing side by side and it appears that Tola shoves Cheboiywo just before crossed finish line.
Cheboiywo filed a protest, video of finish was reviewed and three race officials confirmed they saw the incident.
Tola was disqualified.
Tola had 24 hours to appeal. He did not and so the disqualification upheld.
Cheboiywo was awarded 4th place finish and $2,500.
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Brian Vanderhoff @ 10:25 AM
