Britain's Rimmer qualified for 800m despite food poisoning at Olympics
Posted: August 20th, 2008 - 9:15pm by Doug Powell
The Press Association reports that Michael Rimmer overcame a bout of food poisoning to book his place in the semi-finals of the 800 metres at the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Rimmer said,
"I felt quite rough. I think it was a mix between the food poisoning and nerves. I am over it but I felt a little flat out there. The thought of going out in a heat is horrible. I want to feel the plane ticket was worth the money and show I am worthy of being here."
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