Dockery reinstated for 5000m final

Irish wheelchair athlete Patrice Dockery has been reinstated in the field for tomorrow night's Paralympic T54 5000m final in Athens, following a meeting of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

Irish wheelchair athlete Patrice Dockery has been reinstated in the field for tomorrow night's Paralympic T54 5000m final in Athens, following a meeting of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

The 33-year-old Dubliner crashed out of last night's semi-final, colliding with Mexican Ariadne Hernandez midway through the race.

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