In a recent preliminary heat of the men’s 200 meters at the European U18 Athletics Championships, a bizarre scene unfolded.
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British athlete Jake Odey-Jordan had a significant lead from the start and left all his competitors behind early on. However, as he was about to cross the finish line, he suddenly slowed down and decelerated, allowing several opponents to overtake him, ultimately finishing in fifth place and failing to qualify for the final of the event.
In a post-race interview, Jake Odey-Jordan acknowledged his mistake but did not explain why he acted this way.
Bizarre Scene at the European U18 Athletics Championships: Leading Runner Suddenly Slows Down and Finishes Fifth. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/24601.html
