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US Athlete DQ’d for Eye Poke

Publication by EssentiallySports | October 28, 2026 | Edition #798 |
Hey Athletic Fans,
An American’s world championship run ended mid-match after a single disqualification, and the opponent couldn’t continue either.
Elsewhere, a runner who piled up seven NCAA national titles says being told nothing was wrong left her doubting her judgment.
All that and more in today’s edition of Essentially Athletics.
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