In a shocking event that went viral in the international media, the British athlete Jake Odey-Jordanwho was considered the favorite in the 200 meters, was unexpectedly removed from the European Sub Championship–18 athletics in Banska Bystrica, Slovakiaafter finishing fifth in his heat while leading the race with a large lead.
In images that are widely distributed, young people Odey–Jordan, 16 years old, started the qualification test with impressive speed, showing his physical superiority over his rivals. He even took a significant lead in the final stretch, expecting an easy and decisive victory.
However, the young athlete became overconfident and, believing that victory was certain, began to reduce his speed in the last 50 meters of the race, without showing signs of injury or discomfort. This decision was taken advantage of by his competitors, who quickly overtook him, leaving him in fourth place and out of the semifinals.
The final result has been revealed Odey-Jordan, with a time of 22.12 seconds, finished in fourth place, leaving the semifinals conceding only the first three in each series. This outcome caused an uproar on social networks. The photos clearly show how the sprinter looks down on his competitors, showing an attitude that some consider arrogant.
Source: La Verdad
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