Tough break for O'Sullivan in Russia

World record holder Gillian O’Sullivan was disqualified in yesterday’s European Cup of Race Walking 20 kilometres event in Cheboksary for lifting.

Tough break for O'Sullivan in Russia
Mon, 19 May, 2003 - 12:07

World record holder Gillian O’Sullivan was disqualified in yesterday’s European Cup of Race Walking 20 kilometres event in Cheboksary for lifting.

At the Russian venue, O’Sullivan was sharing the lead with local favourite Yelena Nikolaveya.

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CourtsAthleticsHeathrowPlace: RussiaPlace: CheboksaryPerson: O'SullivanPerson: Gillian O’SullivanPerson: O’SullivanPerson: Yelena NikolaveyaPerson: Olive LoughnanePerson: Robert HeffernanPerson: Colin GriffinPerson: Jeff CassinEvent: European Cup of Race Walking 20 kilometresEvent: 1996 OlympicEvent: Olympic GamesEvent: km
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