New Delhi: Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell today expressed disappointment at the 'major communication blunder' which led to modification of results in the controversial women's 100m final last night and said he has 'alerted' officials of other disciplines to ensure that such mistakes are not committed.
English runner Laura Turner was shown the red card by the race referee for a false start but Australian Sally Pearson also appeared to jump the gun and she was seen as putting her hands over her face in despair.
Turner and Pearson were bizarrely allowed to run. The former finished last and was later officially disqualified while the later emerged winner with an effort of 11.28secs.
England lodged an official complaint and the jury of appeal ruled that Pearson had also a false start.