As a result of the disqualification, a second final race was ordered.
In the men's 400 metres, American winner John Carpenter was disqualified for blocking British athlete Wyndham Halswelle in a manoeuvre that was legal under American rules but prohibited by the British rules under which the race was run. Grand Duchy of Finland competed separately from the Russian Empire, but was not allowed to display the Finnish flag. Summer Olympics 1908 Summer Olympics – London, England, United Kingdom Other controversies include doping programs, decisions by referees and gestures made by athletes. After both World Wars, the defeated countries were not invited. Some countries have boycotted the Games on various occasions, either as a protest against the International Olympic Committee or to protest racial discrimination in or the contemporary politics of other participants. During its history, both the Summer and Winter Games have been a subject of scandals and controversies, including the use of performance enhancing drugs. 
The Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event.
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