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Who denied David Jones a place in the 100m finals in a photo finish?

  • Carl Lewis

  • Usain Bolt

  • Bob Hayes

  • Ray Norton of the USA

Answer

Ray Norton, an American sprinter, denied David Jones a spot in the 100-meter finals by a photo finish. In a close race where both athletes displayed remarkable speed, the photo finish technology captured the precise moment as they crossed the finish line, revealing that Norton edged out Jones by a narrow margin. This outcome determined Jones's fate, preventing him from advancing to the highly anticipated 100-meter final event.
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