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.

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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!

Track athlete in a hoodie making a gesture during an interview indoors.

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.

Track athletes in a relay race, baton incident occurring among competitors on the curve.

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.

Track athlete in black uniform mid-race, baton in hand, highlighted with a yellow circle.

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.

Track athletes in a relay race, one holding a baton, on an indoor track.

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?

Young athlete in maroon tracksuit smiling with medal at track event.

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.

Exterior view of a high school building under a clear sky.

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.

Comment on lip reader’s interpretation in track athlete incident, expressing disagreement and emphasizing sportsmanship.

It seems like most of the Internet has taken Tuckers side

Thanks!

Check out the results:

Text message saying, “The whole world saw what you did, just apologise,” related to a track athlete incident.

Trudy Dale’s comment on athlete’s actions before incident, reflecting on consequences.

Comment saying “She said ‘I thought you were a piñata’,” related to lip reader and track athlete situation.

Comment reading “Even Stevie Wonder could see that was intentional,” related to a lip reader and track athlete incident.

Comment by Irene Sanderson reads, “She must know that it is all on camera.

Comment criticizing track athlete after incident involving baton use.

Comment questioning lip reader’s ability to interpret athlete’s words.

Commentary on lip reader’s interpretation of athlete’s words, stating “Crocodile tears.

Comment about a track athlete’s aggressive body movement before an incident.

Text message about track athlete’s performance before incident.

Text message from Kimmie Lee Hall: “Just admit the intrusive thoughts won this time.