British sprinter Reece Prescod says athletics pushed him “bodily, mentally, and emotionally” in methods he “by no means imagined potential” as he introduced his choice to retire from the game.

The 29-year-old has hung up his operating spikes after a decade as knowledgeable which noticed take part in three World Championships and the 2020 Olympic Video games.

Prescod is the fourth quickest British man ever over 100m, with a private better of 9.93 seconds, a tenth of a second behind Zharnel Hughes’ nationwide document.

He received a silver medal within the 100m on the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, and picked a bronze within the 4x100m relay on the 2022 Worlds in Eugene.

London-born Prescod, who represented Enfield and Haringey Athletic Membership, reached the semi-finals of the 100m at Tokyo 2020 in his solely look at an Olympics.

“Athletics has taught me invaluable classes, the true which means of laborious work, dedication, and self-discipline,” Prescod mentioned in a put up on his Instagram account., exterior

“I’ve been lucky sufficient to journey the world, compete on the highest stage, and symbolize my nation with satisfaction.

“I look ahead to contributing to sport and efficiency in new, significant methods, inspiring others to chase their potential with the identical ardour that drove me.”