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‘I lost the mental game’

From NRC Handelsblad · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Dutch runner Mike Foppen withdrew from the 10,000-meter race while in a strong position at the European Athletics Championships.
  • He described the decision as a loss in the mental battle and said the first six seconds felt like a release before regret set in.

Mike Foppen created a memorable moment at the European Athletics Championships by not winning a medal. While in contention in the 10,000 meters, the Dutch runner suddenly stepped out of the race.

I lost the mental game.

· Mike FoppenFoppen described his decision to leave the 10,000-meter race while in medal contention.

“I lost the mental game,” Foppen said. He recalled that for six seconds the decision felt like a relief, before he thought, “Fuck.”

For six seconds it felt like a release, then I thought: ‘Fuck.’

· Mike FoppenHe described the immediate relief and regret he felt after stepping out of the race.
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Originally published by NRC Handelsblad in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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