Mike McFarlane, a former sprinter who helped Great Britain to Olympic silver in the 4×100 metres relay at Seoul 1988, is in a critical condition in hospital, his family have announced.
A statement from his family on social media on Thursday added: "Any further updates will be officially released from us as a family. We would like to express our gratitude for all the prayers, well wishes and support shown during this difficult time, we know how much Mike means to everyone near and far and ask that you respect our privacy as we spend time with him.
Alongside Elliot Bunney, John Regis and Linford Christie, McFarlane led Britain to the runners-up spot in South Korea, while he had individual success with Commonwealth gold in the 200m at Brisbane in 1982.
