George Mills found himself in a heated altercation with France’s Hugo Hay after the Briton was involved in a collision in his 5000 metres heat at the Paris Olympics.
Hay remained upright after multiple men, including Mills, tumbled down the home straight in on the final lap and the Frenchmen was able to qualify for Saturday’s final.
But after the men had crossed the finish line, Mills and Hay were seen arguing and making physical contact, Mills pointing furiously at Hay.
Mills, 25, is the son of former Leeds and England full-back Danny.
The Team GB star claimed Hay was responsible for the incident and officials agreed Mills had been disadvantaged, advancing him to Saturday’s final following a review by the video referee.
Asked what he said when he confronted Hay, he responded: “I’m probably not allowed to say.”
