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Daily Mirror
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Tom Sunderland

Commonwealth Games 400m champion taken away in wheelchair after winning gold

Zambia youngster Muzala Samukonga collapsed in a heap after the run of his life (so far) led a shock gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Samukonga, 19, already pulled off one major upset when he claimed the top prize in the 400 metres at this year's African Championships. But the strain and struggle it took to repeat the feat in Birmingham was palpable in his reaction following another gold.

The teenager's legs gave out from underneath him barely a second after he crossed the finish line at Alexander Stadium. He then stumbled again after hopping a camera on his way to celebrating with those Zambia fans in attendance.

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