Robbie Johnston was disqualified for spitting at the Athletics NZ Cross-Country Challenge in Dunedin. Robbie Johnston was not within spitting distance of a rival when he crossed the finish line at the Athletics New Zealand Cross-Country Challenge on Saturday. “I was the only person on the whole day to be disqualified out of 300-plus people,” a bemused Johnston told Stuff. Athletics NZ confirmed Johnston was disqualified as per the Information for Attendees but wouldn’t comment on the issue. I might be the first person in history to be disqualified from a race for spitting.

Source: Stuff August 31, 2020 03:51 UTC