VIDEO: Team GB athlete George Mills - son of ex-Man City & England star Danny - shoves French rival in shocking outburst after collision in 5,000m Olympics heat

George Mills was on course to qualify for the final of the men's 5,000 metres at the Paris Olympics, as he was in the top 10 for his heat, only to fall with several other competitors on the final straight. After the race, he angrily confronted Hugo Hay - with the Team GB athlete believing the Frenchman was responsible for the tumble. On camera, Mills was seen shoving his opponent.

In the clip, Mills is captured falling over, before angrily pointing his finger at the French athlete - who tries to diffuse the situation after qualifying for the next round.

After the race, the Harrogate-born runner told BBC Sport: "I mean, I think it's pretty clear. I got stepped out on as I was about to kick on the home straight... then boom, the French lad took me down."

When asked if he had some words afterwards, he said, "Yes. Probably words I am not allowed to say."

He added that was a "perfect" qualifier for him, up until the collision, and he expected an appeal to be lodged.

According to BBC journalist Emma Smith, Mills was reinstated by event organisers and will progress to the men's 5,000m final after all. The 25-year-old, whose father Danny played for Leeds United, Manchester City and England in his career, will hope to win a medal later in the Games.

Mills, who appeared to be eighth at the time of the fall, will compete in the final on Saturday in the penultimate day of the Olympics. The runner won a silver medal in the men's 5,000m at the European Championships in Rome earlier this year and will hope to thrive on an even bigger stage this weekend.