Spanish athlete Laura Garcia-Caro has spoken out on the moment she lost bronze medal at the European Championships in Rome in a dramatic finish to the women’s 20km race walk. Italy had already secured the gold and silver double with Antonella Palmisano and Valentina Trapletti. Garcia-Caro held a commanding lead in the bronze-medal position on the final lap and she had the Spanish flag draped over her shoulders as she headed for the line. The Spanish race walker was beaming from ear to ear as she felt confident of a podium place and began to celebrate as she approached the final 10 metres. But …
