Spain appealed and the IAAF rejected it:
An Appeal was lodged by Team SPAIN, claiming that their athlete Orlando ORTEGA was obstructed during the race and seriously affected, as he was third at the time of the incident but his progress was clearly impeded, making it impossible for him to maintain the medal position.
Team Spain requested that, under Rule 163.2 a), either the race be re-held, or the athlete be allowed to compete alone.
If the above request is not accepted, Team Spain request that, as a fair sporting gesture, ORTEGA be awarded the medal corresponding to his position at the time of the obstruction..
The Jury of Appeal met and, after reviewing the circumstances of the race, acknowledged that the Spanish athlete had been impeded. The Jury concluded however that this type of incident is not unusual in hurdles events.
The appeal was therefore denied, and the Jury accepted the Referee decision.