Whyte makes seventh world appearance, would love to compete until Tokyo
LONDON — Seven world championships after she first made her debut on the global stage, nerves can still get the better of Angela Whyte.
But these days they’re different.
The 37-year-old from Edmonton didn’t advance to the 100-metre hurdles semifinals after finishing sixth in her heat at the world track and field championships Friday morning. And in the moments after her disappointing run, the veteran hurdler admitted she’s concerned about a career she’s not ready to close the book on yet.
“It’s mental,” Whyte said. “Ever heard of the yips? Well, I’ve got a pretty serious case of the yips.”