Canadian runner Moh Ahmed's hopes for a second Olympic medal were dashed after he fell during the men’s 5,000-metre heat at the Paris Olympics. The 33-year-old, who won silver in Tokyo, was involved in a tangle with other runners and finished 16th in his heat and 35th overall. Athletics Canada stated that Ahmed clipped another runner's ankle, making the fall his responsibility, and subsequently denied his appeal for reinstatement. Despite his fall, four other athletes from the same race advanced to the final. Ahmed expressed frustration over the situation, indicating that he felt he could have held his position better. His performance in Paris comes after a strong record in previous competitions, including breaking national records in both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres.