A British rising star in the sprinting world suffered a hugely embarrassing mishap at the European Athletics U18 Championships.
Jake Odey-Jordan, 16, was obliterating the field in Banska Bystrica in Slovakia and rounded the final bend a long way in front.
But inexplicably, he then eased off, thinking either the finishing line was closer than it was or his lead was insurmountable.
His competitors then sped past him, leaving Odey-Jordan to finish in fourth place with a time of 22.12 in heat four.
His misjudgment led to him being eliminated from the competition, which he was a big favorite to win.
Odey-Jordan fronted up when interviewed about his error and said: 'It is all right. It is my fault, so I cannot be sad about anything but myself.
'It is what it is. It felt good. It was not the fastest run, but it felt good. For sure, it could have been sub-21. But it is all good though.
'I am just out here, it is my first race on this meet. I just tried to get on my legs, nothing hurts me or anything like that.'
On his Instagram profile, he echoed those words by reposting comments he appeared to have been sent by others.
One read: 'Things truly happen for a reason. We live and learn. You are still young.'
