Reece Prescod says that he needed a 'reset' after eating junk food and playing video games ahead of the Tokyo Olympics

Reece Prescod has revealed his change in lifestyle as he prepares for the UK trials in Manchester, for the World Championships next month. The Great Britain sprinter is highly regarded and believed to be the most talented sprinter the UK has to offer, but his preparation off the field was always holding him back. Ad/> Prescod competed at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics last year, despite his unconventional lead up to the competition, but a false start ended any hopes of a medal.

World Athletics ChampionshipPorter run out of medals as Williams claims hurdles gold28/08/2015 AT 13:47 Whilst training for the World Championships last year, Prescod admitted to eating junk food and playing ‘Call of Duty’ which lead to him turning up to compete eight kilograms overweight. Prescod explained: “It was quite a sad day. But with Call of Duty, I had to ask myself why I was playing it? Was I actually enjoying it or was I just upset about everything that was going on – and wanted to drown myself and just play games and eat food and stuff like that? “I had to face a harsh reality with myself.

I was using the PS5 to distract me. I feel this is a reset. A reset for Reece.” Malcolm dissapointed to lose role as head coach of UK Athletics Coe says UK Athletics parting ways with the London stadium would be a mistake However, in 2022 Prescod has completely rejuvenated his lifestyle and habits in order to give himself the best possible chance of medals this year.

Last month at the Golden Strike meeting in Ostrava, Prescod achieved his personal best in 100m with a 9.93 second time, just behind the British record of Linford Christie of 9.87. Prescod reveals how he has developed over the past year: “As you get older, your body doesn’t work the same. When I