Team Spain has lodged an appeal to the IAAF, claiming that Orlando Ortega was obstructed by defending champion Omar McLeod during the 110m hurdles final at the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, yesterday. The appeal claims Ortega was seriously affected, as he was third at the time of the incident, but his progress was clearly impeded, making it impossible for him to maintain the medal position.

Team Spain requested that under Rule 163.2 a) either the race be reheld, or the athlete be allowed to compete alone. If this is not accepted, Team Spain then requests that Ortega be awarded the medal corresponding to his position at the time of the obstruction as a fair sporting gesture.