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An International Paralympic Committee official is backing the decision to re-run the women's 5,000m T-54 race in the interest of fairness.
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The crash of the wheelchairs on Monday knocked six out of the 11 runners out of the race, and left three athletes injured. Canada's Diane Roy finished first, followed by Britain's Shelly Woods and the United States' Amanda McGrory. The result of the event was withdrawn, and the IPC's Jury of Appeal ordered the race to be re-run on September 12. Switzerland's Hunkeler Edith was disqualified. Awarded athletes were asked to return their medals.
(CCTV September 11, 2008)
