– It is a farce and something that should not be able to happen, says SVT Sports expert Alhaji Jeng.
Henrik Larsson managed to run about 70 meters before he stopped. The Italian Matteo Melluzzo ran the entire race and was given 10.12 as a disqualified winning time.
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– I have never been with the husband. At an EC, says mother and coach Maria Larsson.
Would you call that a scandal?
– Yes, you can say that.
Could be completed 40 minutes after scheduled start time
Afterwards, the second semi-final was postponed to allow the runners from the first heat to rest. The final will be decided later in the evening.
Closer to 40 minutes and another false start later, Larsson was able to finish second in the heat in 10.14 and go to the final in the fourth best time.
– It is a great achievement, says mother Maria Larsson.
The Italian Melluzzo, who had to run another maximum race, pulled the rear and limped to the finish in 33 seconds.
CUT: Watch as Henrik Larsson secures the final place in the 100 meters
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Watch when Henrik Larsson secures the final place in the 100 meters Photo: Joel Marklund / BILDBYRÅN