What was supposed to be a magical night for former Oregon Duck turned into a nightmare in a matter of seconds.
If we’re being honest, it was a matter of milliseconds.
Devon Allen was disqualified from the men’s 110m hurdle final on Sunday night after false-starting by .001 seconds. Allen attempted to run under protest, but was escorted off the track.
USA’s Grant Holloway won the final in a time of 13.03.
Allen, who holds the fastest time in the world this season, and the third fastest time in history, was considered one of the favorites to win the event. In the end, he didn’t even get to try.
Devon Allen is disqualified from the men's 110m hurdles.
His reaction time was .001 faster than the .1 second threshold meaning he false started. #WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/sIz6Pa1agy
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) July 18, 2022
Earlier in the night, Allen sped through his semifinal heat of the hurdles, finishing in second place with a time of 13.09.