Gemili Dam After seeing his hopes of winning the men’s 200m gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics was shattered by injury, he was downcast.
This British team On Tuesday morning, the sprinter stopped just a few steps in four of the seven games at the Olympic Stadium.
Gemili’s right leg has a visible strap on the back. The 2014 European champion subsequently confirmed that he had a hamstring problem during the start of the last gear in preparation for the game.
In a heartbreaking interview, a tearful Gemili told the BBC: “Before I entered the cool room, when my last block started, I just felt that my hamstring was gone. I was so painful. .
“I said just tie it up and let me go out and try at least. You have to try.”
He added: “I can’t believe it. I can’t believe this has happened. I think I also have a good chance. I have been training.
“To be honest, this season is really ups and downs. I finally finished about four to five weeks of solid work.
“I’m ready to go there to win, try to get medals and at least PB. I don’t have that chance…I really can’t say anything else.
“This is just **. Real **. Forgive my language, I apologize, I’m really sorry. This is the worst feeling in the world.”
