North Carolina high school track star controversially disqualified immediately after winning race in shocking taunting call
A North Carolina high school track star was disqualified after winning a race for allegedly taunting. Nyan Brown's gesture of raising his hand before crossing the finish line led to the disqualification, which cost his team the state championship. The decision has sparked significant debate and an appeal from Mallard Creek High School.
- ▪Nyan Brown was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct after winning the 4×400 relay.
- ▪The disqualification dropped Mallard Creek High School from first to second place in the state championship.
- ▪Brown's gesture was intended to signify a fifth straight state title, but officials deemed it taunting.
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Sports North Carolina high school track star controversially disqualified immediately after winning race in shocking taunting call By Matt Ehalt Published May 19, 2026, 11:10 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google One North Carolina high school believes this punishment is heavy-handed. Mallard Creek High School lost out on a third straight state championship when Nyan Brown was disqualified for raising his hand before crossing the finish line Saturday. The disqualification dropped Mallard Creek to second place. Mallard Creek boys track and field was disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct after winning the 4×400 relay in the final event of the day. Had the result stayed, the Mavericks would have won the team state championship.
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