Visually impaired Aussie runner ‘shattered’ after Paralympic disqualification

Jaryd Clifford crossed the line in third place and thought he’d done enough for a medal. Then came the bad news.

For letting go of the tether to his guide runner before the line

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“I can’t see how they DQ’d us but I’m sure there’s a reason, which makes me nervous."

oof
Harsh, and very unfortunate for him, but it does seem to be a pretty cut and dry rule.