The "unsportsmanlike conduct " consisted of a soccer-style kick to the head
of a race volunteer who was lying defenceless on the ground at the time of
the vicious blow. That followed an earlier altercation created by a media
frenzy involving coverage of the popular musician. This incident occurred
at the finish line after Kelly had completed the course but while the event
was still in progress with the majority of the participants still heading
towards the finish. The volunteer required medical attention, and emergency
services consisting of police and ambulance, were called to the scene.
Fortunately, the volunteer does not seem to have suffered any permanent
damage to the head or spine.
The organisers of the Ultraman are appalled at the use of violence and wish
to state that in the 14-year history of the event, they have never seen
anything so disgraceful in the conduct of an athlete. Indeed, informed
observers have never before witnessed such behaviour in the sport of
triathlon.
It is with deep regret that the Ultraman World Championships feels compelled
to report this sad incident and subsequent disqualification of Joey Kelly.
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