Azu credits ability to perform under pressure in European 100m bronze

By Will Jennings in Munich Jubilant Jeremiah Azu believes a natural ability to thrive on the big stage fired him to his brilliant 100m European bronze. Ad The Welsh sprinter, 21, finished third behind Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs and British teammate Zharnel Hughes on a memorable night in Munich. Athletics'The gold should have been mine': Neita rues cramp as she settles for bronzeAN HOUR AGO Azu clocked a personal best time of 10.13 to finish 0.18s behind Jacobs — whose 9.95s marked a Championship record — and improve on his fifth-place finish at this summer's Commonwealth Games.

Munich's Olympic Stadium was packed to the rafters for the flagship race and Azu says keeping cool in the pressure-cooker held the key to his success. Azu, who survived a nervous wait before his medal was confirmed, said: «Honestly, that's what I live for. »I think a lot of people would feel nervous in that position, but I think it feels natural.

«I think I was born to do this — sprinters are born sprinters. I've been gifted a talent and I'm just using it to inspire. »It's exciting and I think the celebration says it all.

«I wanted to come out with a medal, so I was nervously waiting for that third to come out. »I was in lane eight so I couldn't see what was going on beyond Jacobs. «It was a very fun race — I came out with a PB so I'm really happy.» Azu missed out on a spot at this year's World Championships but battled back to finish fifth for Team Wales in Birmingham this summer.