Athletics
Lewis-Francis accepts blame for 4x100m relay disaster
BBC Sport 31 Jul 10
Darlaston’s Mark Lewis-Francis accepted the blame after his error saw Great Britain exit the 4x100m relay in the first round at the European Athletics Championships.
Lewis-Francis, who won silver in the 100m, failed to collect the baton cleanly from Marlon Devonish and GB could only finish fifth in their heat.
“This is my fault, I’ve let the guys down,” an emotional Lewis-Francis told the BBC. “Wow, it’s such a big blow…