On Friday, March 7,Alaila Everettfrom I.C.
The latter was running the second leg of the relay when she could be seen passing Everett.
She was forced out ofthe raceand had to be treated for a concussion and possible skull fracture.
According to expert Nicola Hickling, the founder of LipReader, Everett briefly shouted at Tucker before the strike.
She told theDaily Mailthat the high schooler had yelled, Get off!
and Hey, oh!
as the attack happened, although the grainy footage made it difficult to be completely certain.
Nobody is going to believe me because I can admit from the video it does look purposeful, theathletesaid.
But I know my intentions and I would never hit anybody on purpose.
I lost balance, and when I pumped my arms again, she got hit.
She also claimed that she has tried to reach out to Tucker but had been blocked onsocial media.
However, Tucker was inclined to disagree.
From her side, the shocking blow was intentional.
So, I got a little more on the outside of the curve to go around her.
Tucker continued, I still cant believe it, Im in shock.
Im still trying to take it all in.
I cant believe it happened, before addressing Everett, Why did you do it?
And why havent you apologized yet?
We had family come from out of town; hergodparentswere here from MyrtleBeach.
Everybody just gasped, she said.
When I saw her go down, all I could do is run out of the bleachers.
I just knew I had to get to her.
She was kind of hysterical because she just couldnt believe thats what had happened.
They have reportedly taken legal action against Everetts family.
It seems like most of the Internet has taken Tuckers side
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