World’s most relatable Olympic Athlete
In a bittersweet moment, the entire nation watched as the affable hurdler Nicholas Hough battled in the semi-final of the 110m on Wednesday.
While he sadly failed to reach the finals, he did cross the line in 13.88 - just half a second slower than his heat time.
However, Hough made international headlines after colliding with every single hurdle on his way through.
It has been revealed the Australian Olympian was dealing with an injury he’d suffered from due to his previous race.
Nicholas Hough just put in a lovely trial to represent the @NSWWaratahs #110mHurdle
— Matt Taylor 🐎💨 (@DreamTeamMatt) August 4, 2021
"I'm just happy I got out there on the track today, I had a bit of a sore calf after the heat yesterday," Hough said.
While the sportsman was able to run on the injury, he was forced to limit his preparation for the big semi-final.
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"I didn't know how bad it was gonna get, but I got through the race. Be a bit sore tomorrow, but that's OK.
"It was a bit of a struggle to warm up, didn't have much power getting going and driving through the hurdles - but it's great to be out here representing Australia."
American Grant Holloway qualified fastest for tomorrow's final, with a time of 13.13.
Hough is determined to spend the next three years building up for the 2024 games in France.
"It's a big couple of years - Paris is my time, that's going to be the big one for me,” he said.
Image: Instagram @Nick_Hough