Olympic champion Cole Hocker disqualified from world championships 1500m after clash with Robert Farken

Cole Hocker, the American Olympic 1500m champion, faced disqualification at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a controversial incident. Officials cited “jostling” with Germany’s Robert Farken as the reason for Hocker’s removal following a shoulder brush during the race. Despite an appeal from the US team, the decision stood, ending Hocker’s hopes for the final as Farken advanced.