US officials told to discipline Drummond

US track and field officials have been given until tonight to discipline sprinter Jon Drummond.

Drummond caused chaos in his 100 metres second round heat on Sunday night by refusing to leave the track after being suspended for false starting. His behaviour held up the World Championships for 58 minutes, the former American champion at one point lying on the track as part of his protest.

The International Association of Athletic Federations’ spokesman Nick Davies, said USAT&F had been asked to take action against Drummond and USAT&F administration officer Michael Cain, who ran on to the track to advise Drummond not to accept his disqualification.