August 17, 2013
Britain disqualified in 4×100 relay final
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Great Britain after finishing third in the men’s 4×100 relay final was disqualified just before the handing out of medals on Sunday.
World Championship officials ruled that the team in one changeover, exchanged the baton outside the zone .
Canada now moves up to third place (37.92).
The United States remain in second place, despite anchor Justin Gatlin running outside of his lane. The IAAF ruled that no short cuts were taken and no other team was impeded.