Jamaican middle-distance runner Rivaldo Marshall, representing the University of Arkansas, was disqualified from the men’s 800m at the NCAA West Regionals on Wednesday after a protest was upheld, citing a violation of World Athletics Rule 15.5-3a for impeding other athletes.
🎯 HIGHLIGHTS:
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❌ Rivaldo Marshall disqualified after initially qualifying for 800m quarterfinals.
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📜 Rule 15.5-3a refers to obstruction or interference with fellow competitors.
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🇯🇲 Three other Jamaicans advanced in the 800m quarterfinals:
🔹 Kimar Farquharson (Texas A&M) — 1:47.83
🔹 Dugion Blackman (Iowa State) — 1:48.06
🔹 Tyrice Taylor (Arkansas) — 1:48.20 -
🧠 All eyes now shift to the top 12 qualifiers who will advance to the NCAA National Championships at Hayward Field, Oregon.
🚧 MORE JAMAICAN ACTION AT REGIONALS
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🟢 Jerome Campbell (Northern Colorado) clocked 13.40s in the 110m hurdles — 4th fastest overall.
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🟢 Demario Prince (Baylor) came in 8th with a time of 13.48s.
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🟢 Travis Williams (USC) finished 8th overall in 100m in 10.30s (-0.6 m/s).
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