Jackson Disqualified in Garcia Clash

Colin Jackson became one of the first high profile names to be disqualified under the new false start ruling at Karlsruhe Germany. Initially Jackson had been allowed to run after both former World Universiade Champion Jonathan N'Senga and himself were called up for beating the gun. However having finished second behind Anier Garcier 7.49 to the Cuban's 4.47, Jackson was subsequently disqualified after the Belgian's first break was finally ruled to be a false rather than faulty start.

However a philosophical Jackson was still happy with his evening's work running under 7.50 for the first time in 2003 - though obviously the time not stand in the years rankings.

1 Mar 2003

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