British Sprinter Loses Race After Easing Up Early

16-year-old British sprinter Jake Odey-Jordan snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in the men’s 200m at the European Athletics U18 Championships by easing up too early, losing the race and facing elimination.

British sprinter's defeat at the European Athletics U18 Championships

British sprinter Jake Odey-Jordan suffered a fourth-place defeat in the men’s 200m sprint at the European Athletics U18 Championships after slowing down well before the finish line despite leading the race.