Rob Heffernan restored to sixth after bronze medallist appeals disqualification

The Cork walker was in the top ten for much of the race but couldn’t break through to the medal positions.

Update 9pm: Rob Heffernan has been restored to sixth place after an eventful Men's 50K walk in Rio.

The London bronze medal winner was provisionally promoted to fifth place, but he has now reverted to the position in which he crossed the finish line.