Jamaica’s Antonio Watson shocked many when he won the world title in Budapest ’23, but since then has struggled with injuries. According to him, up to a month ago, he could hardly walk.
That struggle showed in the 400m heats today, where Jamaica’s Antonio Watson finished at the back of the field in Heat 6 with a disappointing 46.23. The defending world champion was over two seconds slower than heat winner Zakithi Nene of South Africa (44.34).