FRENCH long-distance runner Yann Schrub collapsed to the floor during the Men’s 10,000m final in Paris.
Worrying scenes saw Schrub drop to the ground with just 11 laps of the track left to run.
Schrub’s body gave up after around 15 and a half minutes of flat-out running, with the 28-year-old left lying on his back and having breathing issues.
Medics were quick to jump onto the track and assist the Frenchman.
The medical team helped Schrub gingerly return to his feet with the rest of the pack carrying on with their bid to achieve Olympic glory.
Fans watching on from home were left concerned by the incident and took to social media to give the stricken runner their best wishes.
One wrote: “Hope it goes well for Yann Schrub!”
While another added: “Too sad for Schrub”.
And a third posted: “My heart hurts for him. I hope he can run next week.”
It’s not known exactly what happened to Yann Schrub.
However, early signs were positive as the European Championship silver medallist was seen on his feet following the race.
In fact, he joined compatriot Jimmy Gressier, who finished in 13th place, in a lap of honour to thank the home fans after the conclusion of the race.
Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei won gold in the incredible race, finishing in just 26:43:14 – a new Olympic record.
Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi took silver and Grant Fisher won bronze for Team USA.
Schrub’s Olympics aren’t over yet though with the star set to return to the track for the 5000m heats on Wednesday, if he gets the medical all-clear.
And he even suggested that his hopes for a medal in the 5000m race were a factor his decision not to continue.
Speaking after the race, he said: “I admit that I was very impressed by the Stade de France but really hyper impressed when the spectators shouted Jimmy’s name and then mine.
“I left feeling very emotional on this line but that in no way excuses my performance tonight.
“After ten laps, I wasn’t feeling very good. There was a disconnect between the head and legs.
“I decided to turn on the flashing light to save myself for Wednesday and the 5000m heat.”
