Food poisoning denied me CWG gold, says Selva Prabhu after winning bronze
Indian athlete Selva Prabhu won a bronze medal in the triple jump at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He attributed his failure to secure gold to a bout of food poisoning that affected his performance.
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The story highlights the physical and mental challenges elite athletes face during international competitions and their impact on podium results.
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Selva Prabhu believes food poisoning cost him a chance to win gold in Glasgow, saying a jump close to his personal best would have been enough to finish on top of the podium.Selva won bronze in the men's triple jump with a best effort of 16.52m, finishing behind fellow Indian Praveen Chithravel (16.58m) and Scotland's Jordon Scott (16.72m)."I wish I should have gotten that gold. I was really hoping for gold but what can be done when the competition begins, there is illness and food poisoning. I feel that in the end, there is always a cost to yourself. I am mentally tough so I decided, whatever happens, I will do it.
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