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PRINTThe coach of the Chinese track cycling team says Guo Shuang and Gong Jinjie were “robbed” of a gold medal after being relegated for a rule infringement during the women’s team sprint final at the London Olympics.
Daniel Morelon, a former Olympic champion in the individual sprint, told The Associated Press that China won’t contest the race officials’ decision because there is no appeal possible.
Guo and Gong twice improved on the world record and posted the best time in final against their German rivals before they were disqualified for an illegal relay.
Germany was awarded the gold medal and China took silver.
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