Athletics: Russian hurdles appeal rejected

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ATHENS - An International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) jury of appeal rejected a protest by the Russian federation after the Olympic 100 metres hurdles final on Tuesday.

The Russians filed a protest after Irina Shevchenko was felled at the first barrier.

Pre-race favourite Perdita Felicien of Canada crashed into the first hurdle, veered into the adjoining lane and fell to the track, bringing down Shevchenko.

"The jury rejected the appeal," IAAF spokesman Nick Davies said.

American Joanna Hayes won the gold, in a Games record 12.37 seconds. Olena Krasovska of Ukraine took silver and Melissa Morrison, also of the United States, the bronze.

- REUTERS