sport news Wilfried Happio is ASSAULTED 20 minutes before his race but becomes national ... trends now
sport news Wilfried Happio is ASSAULTED 20 minutes before his race but becomes national ... trends now
French athlete Wilfried Happio is ASSAULTED just 20 minutes before his race and is left 'coughing up blood'... but sensationally becomes the national 400m hurdles champion while wearing an eyepatch Wilfried Happio became French 400m hurdles champion in dramatic fashion The 23-year-old was assaulted just 20 minutes before Saturday's race in Caen The Parisian was reportedly left 'coughing up blood' moments before the race But Happio declared himself fit and won the race in a personal best time of 48.57
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Wilfried Happio has sensationally won the French 400m hurdles championship - despite being assaulted just 20 minutes earlier in shocking scenes.
French athlete Happio, set to compete in the national meet in Caen on Saturday evening, was warming up when he was attacked.
The individual incredibly got past security and violently assaulted the 23-year-old track star, landing several punches to the face.
Olivier Vallaeys, the athlete's coach, was forced to step in to block the attacker, before police eventually arrested them.
Happio was left battered and bruised, with French
