Overview
- World Athletics upheld Germany’s protest from the semi-final, disqualifying Olympic champion Cole Hocker for interference under rule TR17.1.2[J].
- USA Track & Field’s counter-appeal was denied, with Robert Farken advanced to the final and South Africa’s Tshepo Tshite moving into the last qualifying spot.
- Hocker said he is extremely disappointed and confirmed he will target the 5,000m, which begins with the first round on Friday in Tokyo.
- Hocker’s agents at Flynn Sports publicly criticized the decision, while Team USA issued a statement expressing disappointment in the outcome.
- Dutch 20-year-old Niels Laros qualified fastest, and Britain’s Josh Kerr, Jake Wightman and Neil Gourley are confirmed for Wednesday’s final.