Justin Robinson disqualified for lane violation after winning 400m at USATF
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Justin Robinson was disqualified for a lane violation after initially winning the men's 400m final at the 2026 USATF Outdoor Track & Field Championships on July 25 in New York. Video review showed he stepped on the line three times, leading to the automatic disqualification as per World Athletics rules. Chris Bailey was declared the winner with a time of 44.39 seconds, while Khaleb McRae and Noah Williams moved into second and third place, respectively. Robinson's camp plans to protest the decision, which significantly affects his chances of qualifying for the World Athletics Championships.
- •Robinson initially recorded a time of 44.31 seconds before disqualification.
- •Chris Bailey finished with a time of 44.39 seconds and is now the national champion.
- •Khaleb McRae and Noah Williams also moved up in placement due to Robinson's DQ.
- •Robinson's performance was a potential boost for his World Athletics ranking.
- •A protest against the disqualification is planned by Robinson's team.
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Sprinter Justin Robinson gets DQ'd at USATF National Championships for lane violation after winning 400m event
"Robinson had won the 400m national championship before the video review.
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