Olympics 2012: Sweden appeal for women's gold denied by CAS

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Saturday said Swedish triathlete Lisa Norden would not be awarded a gold after the close finish to the Olympic women's event a week ago.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Saturday said Swedish triathlete Lisa Norden would not be awarded a gold after the close finish to the Olympic women's event a week ago.

CAS denied an appeal by Sweden asking CAS to award a gold to Norden as well as Switzerland's official winner Nicola Spirig, who was declared the winner in a photo-finish last Saturday.