Rio Olympics 2016: Jack Burnell anger after 10km swim disqualification

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Jack Burnell was the first British athlete to qualify directly for the 2016 Rio Olympics, securing his place in July 2015

Great Britain’s Jack Burnell was furious after being disqualified from the men’s 10km open water swim, which was won by Dutchman Ferry Weertman.

There was plenty of confusion after a dramatic finish, with Greece’s Spiros Gianniotis initially given the win before being downgraded to silver.

Burnell was given third and then fifth before being disqualified.

“The one thing that ruins the competition is the referees,” said Burnell, …

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