What’s wrong?
The ITU is aware of incidents at the European Championships involving Harry Wiltshire (GBR) and Javier Gomez (ESP) during the swim portion of the elite men’s race. The chief swim official reported Wiltshire was in violation of the following rules: 2.1 a.) (i), 3.3 a.) (i), Appendix L 6. and Appendix L 7. As a result, Wiltshire was disqualified. The Spanish Triathlon Federation has appealed the incident and the ITU Executive Board will review the possibility of further action.
2.1. General Conduct:
a.) Triathlon and ITU’s other related multisports involve many athletes. Race tactics are part of the interaction between athletes. Athletes will:
(i) Practice good sportsmanship at all times;
3.3. Disqualification:
a.) General:
(i) A disqualification is a penalty appropriate for severe rule violations, or
dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Appendix L 6. and Appendix L 7.
6. Blocking, charging, obstructing, or interfering the forward progress of another athlete;
- Unintentionally: verbal warning
- Intentionally: DSQ
7. Unfair contact. The fact that contact occurs between athletes does not constitute a violation. When several athletes are moving in a limited area, contact may occur. This incidental contact between athletes in equally favourable positions, is not a violation;
- Unintentionally: verbal warning
- Intentionally: DSQ
"I just went as fast as I could and was racing as hard as I could," Alistair said. "I just wanted to get back in the race. I had great support from the team. Todd did some great pulling and Jonny did some blocking. I'm sure he would have won if he hadn't."
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