Heartbreak as Bosworth disqualified

Tom Bosworth was left heartbroken after seeing his hopes of a World Championship medal in the 20 kilometres walk dashed by a disqualification on the Mall.

The 27-year-old collapsed to the side of the road in tears after a third red card brought his race to a dramatic end.

Bosworth, who finished sixth at last year’s Olympics in Rio, was hoping to become the first Briton to claim a major championship medal in the event since the 1964 Olympics.

He led the way for much of the first half of the race before disaster struck.

Bosworth said: “I was feeling great and walking faster than I ever have done. It all seemed to be going fine until 12km, and I got two red cards on that lap. I knew I had one from earlier, so I was just telling myself to concentrate.

“But I put in a burst and was pushing the boundaries, but it was a real shock to get the third red card. That is why it is difficult to take because I wasn’t feeling physically bad.”