Alex Wright disqualified after shoe fiasco at the World Athletics Championships

Ireland’s disappointing campaign at the World Athletics Championships drew to a close earlier than planned on Sunday with Alex Wright suffering disqualification in the men’s 20k walk, writes Will Downing in London.

Alex Wright disqualified after shoe fiasco at the World Athletics Championships

Ireland’s disappointing campaign at the World Athletics Championships drew to a close earlier than planned on Sunday with Alex Wright suffering disqualification in the men’s 20k walk, writes Will Downing in London.

Wright was trying to get back up with the main leading bunch after having to replace his shoe, when clipped 4km into the race.

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