Enfield's Chijindu Ujah believes he missed a golden opportunity to post another sub-ten second 100m time at Sunday’s Sainsbury’s Summer Grand Prix at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium.

Last year Ujah became the fifth British man to dip below the ten-second mark and establish himself as one of the country’s finest sprint talents.

And with favourable conditions in the Midlands the stage was set for Ujah to reaffirm his talents against a strong field that included fellow Brits Adam Gemili and Richard Kilty.

But a slow start proved costly for Ujah and he never recovered as he crossed in 10.11 seconds to take sixth – Gemili finishing second in 9.97.

Three months ago at Prague’s European Indoor Championships it was also the start that cost him as he suffered disqualification in the 60m final, but he says he is determined to get it right before the season is over.

“I'm actually gutted to be honest because it was good conditions out there for a quick race, I think I rocked back in the set and was a bit twitchy,” said Ujah, speaking at the event, a partnership with British Athletics that builds on Sainsbury’s support for the 2012 Paralympics and recognises that sport can unite and inspire children of all ages.

“It was 10.11 though and I'll take that considering the start cost me and I didn't get out as quick as I would have liked.

“All of the guys in there are quick and near enough the same speed so if you give them a millisecond it can really cost you and usually does.

“I know where I am at and I know I could have gone sub ten today but unfortunately my start cost me and it always costs me.

“After Prague I just got back to hard work and training, I have been working on my starts so for me to rock back like that is disappointing but I’ll get it right.”

While competition is rife for Britain’s male sprinters, Ujah says he is feeling no pressure and welcomed Gemili to the sub-ten second club and believes it bodes well for the relay team at this summer’s World Championships in Beijing.

“Adam ran a good ten flat in the heat so 9.97 is looking good for our relay and it's 100 per cent good to have another guy sub-ten,” he added.

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