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High school track star stripped of state title over celebration paying respect to Olympic gold medalist: ‘I would say reinstate her’

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Clara Adams had just crossed the finish line as the winner in the 400 meters at Buchanan High in Clovis on Saturday when she ran over to her father to celebrate.

Her proud father, David , handed his daughter a fire extinguisher, and away from her competitors, she sprayed on her shoes as if they were on fire.

California Interscholastic Federation officials ruled her actions as unsportsmanlike and disqualified her.

Olympic gold medalist Maurice Greene said he feels the decision should be reversed.