Jackson Disappointed At Williams’ Olympic Omission

Colin Jackson reckons Rhys Williams can feel aggrieved about missing out on this summer’s Olympic Games.

The 32-year-old 400m hurdler has lost his appeal over not being picked for Britain’s Rio-bound team.

Williams met the Olympic qualifying time in May but has missed out on selection leaving just one Welsh athlete in the GB team.

But ex-world 110m hurdles record holder Jackson said: “I’m pretty disappointed he hasn’t been selected.

“I think what he’s capable of is under 49 seconds – I truly believe that – and if you can get under 49 seconds, you can be in the final.”

Jackson said Williams could feel hard done by for missing out and questioned the stance of British Athletics.

Speaking to BBC Sport, he added: “Sometimes it feels like they favour some athletes over others.

“I know Rhys had a really good, consistent winter and he’s put a lot of time and effort in there and has no injuries.

“He’s always scrapping for that great result he’s capable of, and when you’ve had the winter preparation he has, he’s more than capable of doing that.”

Seren Bundy-Davies is the only Welsh track and field athlete named in Great Britain’s team for the Olympics.