Alaila Everett, a senior at I.C.

Theyre going off of one angle, the sprinter told local outletWAVY TV 10.

I lost my balance, and when I pumped my arms again, she got hit.

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I know my intention is that I would never hit somebody on purpose, a visibly emotional Everett said.

I know 100 percent that she would never do that to nobody.

Speaking withWSET ABC 13, she shared her side of the story.

Indoor track stadium with red and blue lanes, featuring high ceilings and ample space for athletic events.

So, I got a little more on the outside of the curve to go around her.

Im still trying to take it all in.

I cant believe it happened.

Smiling track star holding a medal in a maroon jacket at an indoor track event.

According to the outlet, Tucker had to be treated for aconcussionand a possible skull fracture.

The junior sprinter is hopeful she can come back stronger for outdoortrack season.

We had family come from out of town; her godparents were here from Myrtle Beach.

Track star in a casual setting, wearing a track and field hoodie, gesturing with her left hand, claiming accident in baton incident.

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.

Track star in a relay race, caught in action with a baton, surrounded by competitors on a red track.

Judges spotted Everetts foul immediately anddisqualifiedthe Norcom team for contact interference, or interfering with another runners actions.

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Track star with baton during a race mishap, clashing with competitor on indoor track.

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Tamarro Tucker claims neither Everett nor her team has apologized to her daughter.

No coaches, no athlete, no anything.

Track star discussing baton incident, claiming accident while seated on a couch, with a quote overlay in yellow text.

Even if it was an accident which I dont believe it was but nothing.

And its been more than 24 hours now.

So, I guess that was the major thing.

Track star during relay race holding a baton on the track.

My child was hurt, and nobody came to check on her.

The injuredrunneralso addressed Everett during the interview, asking, Why did you do it?

And why havent you apologized yet?

Track star in black jacket seated on a couch during an interview, addressing the incident with the baton.

The Tuckers are now reportedly suing Everetts family.

People took to social media to debate whether Everetts actions were accidental or not

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Crying track star claims baton incident was accidental, wearing gray hoodie.

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Text message screenshot discussing track star incident with baton, suggesting repeated hits were intentional.

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Text message discussing a track star incident involving a baton strike on an opponent.

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Text comment on video of track star incident involving baton.

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Social media comment reacting to track star baton incident, questioning intent and urging punishment.

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Comment comparing track star incident to Harding and Kerrigan.

Comment criticizing a track star’s actions during a race incident.

Social media comment about track star incident with baton, accusing her of lying.

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Comment criticizing track star’s claimed baton accident as emotional loss.

Comment on track star incident highlighting crowd’s reaction to baton swing during race.

Comment discussing a track star’s alleged accidental use of baton against opponent.

Comment questioning accountability in response to track star incident.