BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The result of the women's 5000m T54 race of the Beijing Paralympics was withdrawn and a re-run was ordered after the race was marred by a crash, organizers said on Monday.
Switzerland's Hunkeler Edith was disqualified and the Jury of
Appeal has ordered the re-run of the race to be held on Sept. 12, according to a brief statement on the Beijing Paralympic website.
But the statement did not give further details.
An official from the organization committee said the Jury of Appeal made the decision after some competitors filed appeal.
The crash of athlete's wheelchairs in Monday's women's 5000m race led to the injury of three athletes.
Only five out of the 11 competitors finished the race. Diane Roy of Canada ended first.