Conversation so far:
What happened at the event?
Decker stood on Budd, then shortly after, collided with the barefoot runner and fell spectacularly to the curb.
As a result, Mary Decker did not finish the race.
What race was she running in particular?
Decker was heavily favored to win a gold medal in the 3000 meters run at the 1984 Summer Olympics, held at Los Angeles.
was she injured when she fell?
Decker was carried off the track in tears by her boyfriend (and later, husband), British discus thrower Richard Slaney.
Did she participate in any other events that olympics?
Decker had a successful 1985 season, winning twelve mile and 3000 meters races in the European athletics calendar.
How did she feel about losing in 84?
At a press conference she said that Budd was to blame for the collision.

Question: Did she try to appeal the race result?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Mary Decker try to appeal the race result in the 1984 Olympics?