Fire Extinguisher Celebration Sparks Controversy, Disqualification for CA Sprinter

Clara Adams, a California high school track star, was disqualified and stripped of her state title after celebrating her 400m win by mimicking Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene—spraying her shoes with a fire extinguisher.

Officials deemed the act unsportsmanlike, barring her from the 200m race as well. Her father and coach defended the celebration as harmless and away from competitors.

California high school track star stripped of state title over celebration paying respect to Olympic gold medalist