Canada's Moh Ahmed has appeal denied after getting tripped in Olympic men's 5,000m heat

An appeal submitted by Canadian distance runner Moh Ahmed was rejected Wednesday shortly after the reigning Olympic silver medallist in the men's 5,000 metres was tripped late in his first-round heat in Paris.

Canada's Moh Ahmed has appeal denied after getting tripped in Olympic men's 5,000m heat
A general view of athletes competing in the first heat as Canadian runner Moh Ahmed falls during a men's 5,000-metre heat race at the Olympics on Aug. 7, 2024 in Paris, France.

An appeal submitted by Canadian distance runner Moh Ahmed was rejected Wednesday shortly after the reigning Olympic silver medallist in the men's 5,000 metres was tripped late in his first-round heat in Paris.