A British rising star in the sprinting world suffered a hugely embarrassing mishap at the European Athletics U18 Championships. <br /><br />Jake Odey-Jordan, 16, was obliterating the field in Banska Bystrica in Slovakia and rounded the final bend a long way in front. <br /><br />But inexplicably, he then eased off, thinking either the finishing line was closer than it was or his lead was insurmountable. <br /><br />His competitors then sped past him, leaving Odey-Jordan to finish in fourth place with a time of 22.12 in heat four. <br /><br />His misjudgment led to him being eliminated from the competition, which he was a big favorite to win. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />'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.<br /><br />'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.'<br /><br />On his Instagram profile, he echoed those words by reposting comments he appeared to have been sent by others. <br /><br />One read: 'Things truly happen for a reason. We live and learn. You are still young.'
