Andrew Howe, the outburst: “I overrated”

“I’m here at home watching the Olympics, and I realized that maybe in my life and career as an athlete I have been too overrated.” So in a post on Instagram Andrew Howe, long jumper, silver at the Hosaka World Championships in 2007. “Strong athletes are at the Olympics strong athletes participate and / or take medals at the Olympics I at most only made two participations, one at 19 years old. and another that is better not to talk about it. After so many sacrifices I find myself at the end of my career with a handful of flies in my hand (my fault) – continues the athlete – But if my being overestimated has also led to a person approaching the sport I’m happy “.” Next year will be my last year, I’ll do it as a mediocre athlete – concludes Howe – I want to have fun and do all the races I’ve always loved to close with a smile and greet this sport I’ve always loved ” The post is accompanied by a video of the 35-year-old sportsman who still writes: “Ps. Only training where I managed to manage the pain, and a little game we do in training with a 10cm platform when I’m fine, the pole is to 9mt “.