By Lori Ewing BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Olympic silver medallist Simon Pettersson of Sweden has been removed from Monday's men's discus final at the World ...
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Petterson's throw of 63.93 metres on Saturday was 10th best, but the Jury of Appeal rejected it for a foot foul upon review. His second-best effort of 62.53 put him 21st, well outside the top-12 qualifiers for the final. "Based on the pictures I've seen, I don't question that decision. I didn't feel like I was over. Usually I do, but there have been some similar throws earlier this year when I haven't felt it."
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