NFL star DK Metcalf finishes last with time of 10.37sec in 100m debut
by Guardian sport and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#5HMV4)
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It looks like Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf will be sticking to the NFL for now.
The wide receiver caused a stir earlier this week when he revealed he would compete in the 100m at Sunday's Golden Games and Distance Open in California. Metcalf had hoped to earn a spot at next month's US Olympic trials, but he finished ninth in his heat with a time of 10.37 seconds - not bad for a 6ft 3in, 220lbs football player but well short of the standard needed to compete with the fastest men on earth. 10.36 [sic] is crazy tho at that size!!," wrote Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Twitter. Mad respect! @dkm14".
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