"The United Kingdom has an unbelievable story of athletics (feats) and I can't believe we are talking about such a thing, " added the world pole vault record holder, who was speaking at an IAAF council meeting.
On a dramatic day for Britain's athletes, new national indoor record-holder Kate Dennison jumped an impressive 4.35m in the pole vault final but needed to break another GB record to progress and had to settle for sixth position.