It had been a strong race to that point for the Aussies.
"It's all over - I cannot believe, I cannot believe it," McAvaney said.Browning told Seven after the race he was "gutted", and apologised to his teammates and Australia.
"I'm so sorry. I know these boys put in so much work and in many years of athletics, nothing like that has ever happened and hopefully never again," Browning said.Rohan Browning during the 100m heats earlier in the games. Photo: David Ramos As Browning unpacked the botched changeover, Hale put an arm around him."There are so many variables. So many things happen. These things happen. It is what it is.
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