Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesThere is simply never a dull moment at this year’s Olympics. What started off as a routine heat in the men’s 5000m event, ended in utter chaos as multiple athletes were left strewn over the track. The incident seemed to start with a tussle between Team GB’s George Mills and France’s Hugo Hay, and resulted in the British runner bumping into two runners on his outside. Great Britain's George Mills and France's Hugo Hay react following the men's 5000m heats at the Stade de France on August 7. This post has been updated with quotes from Team GB’s George Mills and information of appeals.

Source: Ethiopian News August 07, 2024 22:01 UTC