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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rich Booth

Marathon runner denied Paralympic medal over strict rule takes case to court

Elena Congost of Team Spain celebrates finishing third at the time - (Getty Images)

A Paralympic athlete denied a medal in Paris because she stopped to help her guide is taking her case to court.

Spanish marathon runner Elena Congost finished third in the race on September 8 but was later disqualified because she accidentally let go of the tether to her guide, Mia Carol, as she tried to help him after he developed cramp in the final stages.

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