Mark Lewis-Francis has admitted he will consider his future after failing to reach the 100m final in Helsinki.
British sprinter admits to future doubts after injury problems
Former Olympic gold medallist Mark Lewis-Francis has admitted he will have to consider his future after failing to reach the 100 metres final at the European Championships.
Lewis-Francis, who anchored Britain's 4x100m relay team to a famous triumph in Athens in 2004, has been hampered by injuries in recent years and admitted those - and perceived criticism - have taken their toll.
The 29-year-old from Birmingham said: "I tore my quad (muscle) the Sunday of last week, just a week before the (Olympic) trials, so you know I wanted to be here. I just couldn't find any power, I couldn't open my stride, it's terrible."
Asked if he would carry on next year, the former world junior champion added: "I don't know. I'm going to sit down and think about it. There's only so much criticism an athlete can take - we go through a lot on a daily basis.
"We get injuries here and there and all people see is us out there competing, and when we compete badly all of a sudden we're rubbish athletes.
"This season has been hard for me, I've had two quad injuries and I made it through the trials and made it onto this team. In all fairness I should be happy with that but you know I want more.
"But I think it's the end of the road, I'll have to sit down and see where I can go."
Lewis-Francis also dismissed his chances of making the British relay squad for London, adding: "I ain't got a chance in hell. We'll see but I don't think I'm going to get there for the relay, too many guys have run quicker than me this year.
"I've a couple more races left before the season ends, it's just all come around a little bit too quick. It's an unlucky season. It started off all right but I just can't get out of this 10.3 (second) zone and that's it basically."
