Smith Is Forced to Play the Bridesmaid Role Once Again Athletics
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NICK SMITH, the Fifer who sat on the sidelines while the British relay team won Olympic gold last year, can expect more of the same again this weekend in Florence.
The double Scottish 100 metres champion has been called into the squad for the European Cup final following injury to Chris Lambert. This may mean a first outing since Athens for the gold-medal squad, though Smith is running faster than Darren Campbell at the moment. "I am just there as cover, " said Smith, who confirmed that the phone call he had received from selectors on Wednesday evening was the first contact he has had with UK Athletics since returning from the Olympics.See the full content of this document
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Smith Is Forced to Play the Bridesmaid Role Once Again Athletics
Normally, the consolation for the relay men is a B race, and the chance of a fast time in warm con...
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