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French runner who clashed with GB’s George Mills accused of racist and homophobic slurs

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Hugo Hay allegedly posted racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic messages online.

The 27-year-old is accused of tripping Britain ’s George Mills in the 5,000 m heats.

The IOC and World Athletics are yet to comment on what action, if any, they will take against Hay .

Hay was involved in a furious confrontation with Mills , 25 , the son of former England footballer Danny.

Mills claimed Hay was responsible for the incident and officials agreed he was disadvantaged.

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