By GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press Writer
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Netherlands Antilles sprinter Churandy Martina lost his appeal Friday to be reinstated as silver medalist in the 200 meters at the Beijing Olympics.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected Martina's claim that he should be listed as runner-up behind Usain Bolt, who broke the world record in the race.
Shawn Crawford keeps second place, even though the American already gave his silver medal to Martina. Walter Dix of the U.S. keeps the bronze medal.
Martina
crossed the line in second place but was disqualified for running out
of his lane after a protest by the U.S. team. Martina and his Caribbean
island team claimed the protest was filed too late and appealed to CAS,
the highest tribunal in sports. The appeal was filed against the International Association of Athletics Federations and U.S. Olympic Committee.
The CAS arbitrator ruled that, under IAAF rules, the decision by the jury of appeal in Beijing is final and not subject to further appeal.
"Furthermore, the sole arbitrator did.....
