‘Poetic justice’ for bottle thrower

The Dutch world judo champion who hit a man for throwing a bottle on to the track at the start of the men’s 100m final on Sunday night said the blow was an emotional reaction.

Edith Bosch said she had acted out of disappointment and disbelief when the incident unfolded in the Olympic Stadium.

The 32-year-old was standing close by when a green plastic drink bottle was thrown from the stands behind the start line.