Netherlands appeal to Court of Arbitration

The Netherlands Antilles has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports to restore Churandy Martina as the third place finisher in the men’s 200 metres, after he was disqualified for stepping out of his lane.



The country’s national Olympic committee lodged the appeal.



Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the gold medal in a World record time. American Wallace Spearmon crossed the finish line second and Martina was third, but both were disqualified for stepping out of their lanes.



Two Americans, Shawn Crawford and Walter Dix, were moved up to silver and bronze medal positions.



The Netherlands Antilles is arguing that the protest against Martina was filed well beyond the 30-minute deadline set by the International track federation.



The national Olympic Committee said they have video showing that Martina stayed in his lane the entire time.