Reactions to Devon Allen’s controversial DQ from 110m hurdle final at WCH Oregon22
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If you haven’t seen it by now, go take a look at what happened to former Oregon Duck legend Devon Allen on Sunday night in the 110m hurdles final at the World Track and Field Championship in Eugene.
Long story short, he was disqualified before the race even started for an “apparent” false start. I say “apparent” in quotes because to the naked eye, you would never guess that Allen left early, but according to the clock, he reacted .001 seconds before legally allowed…
Talk about brutal.
So instead of racing in the final and trying to get his first medal at a world event, Allen — who holds the fastest time run this year and the third-fastest 110m hurdle time in the history of the sport — had to be escorted from the track and watch from the sidelines.
It’s safe to say that there were some unhappy people on social media afterward. Here are some of the best reactions:
The DQ
Devon Allen is disqualified from the men's 110m hurdles.
His reaction time was .001 faster than the .1 second threshold meaning he false started. #WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/sIz6Pa1agy
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) July 18, 2022
A closer look
This is quite literally preposterous. https://t.co/G2Ezs9xizR
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) July 18, 2022
A glaring problem with track and field
Really need to bite my tongue about some the people that craft the rules and policies for track and field. What happened to Devon Allen tonight skewers the growth of the sport and not a single right minded person agrees this should be a rule. Just terrible.
— Jordan Kent (@jordanrkent) July 18, 2022
The high road
Great job to my boys @Flaamingoo_ and @TreyCunningham 🙌🏽 1,2 in the hurdles! US back on top!
— Devon Allen (@DevonAllen13) July 18, 2022
To his credit, @DevonAllen13 took the high road after his DQ. Said his goal is to be the best hurdler in the world, and that’s still possible in the wake of this — after trying to achieve a goal of helping Philly win a Super Bowl.
His character is world class. #GoDucks #ProDucks
— Rob Moseley (@GoDucksMoseley) July 18, 2022
Still a hometown favorite
By chance, saw Devon Allen walking with family after leaving Hayward. Head was held high as he received some encouragement and applause from bystanders in the area. Excited to watch football Devon, but would really love to see him at Worlds again.
— Mackenzie (@macdaddy_35) July 18, 2022
RGIII weighs in
Devon Allen SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DISQUALIFIED.
He didn’t jump the gun.
He didn’t flinch.
He got punished for being TOO FAST.
Watch for yourself.
pic.twitter.com/03xd3S3JHm— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 18, 2022
A broken rule
Going through quotes from Devon Allen's post-DQ session with media, in which he noted that "It happens, and I’ll learn from it. And I’ll make sure I just kind of react not as fast next time.”
In what world should he have to consider "not reacting as fast next time"….????🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
— Rob Moseley (@GoDucksMoseley) July 18, 2022
Heartbreak
Devon Allen watching the 110mH final. Heartbreaking.#WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/vC5Brne7DU
— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) July 18, 2022
