During Friday’s preliminary heats, Carter pulled up with a hamstring injury during his leg of the 4x100-meter relay. His four-man group, which was one of the top contenders for a state title, finished eighth as a result and did not qualify for Saturday’s finals.
As a result of the injury, Carter also had to withdraw from his final event of Friday: the 200-meter dash. He remained a question mark to participate in the 100-meter dash and 4x200-meter relay, the two events he qualified for prior to getting hurt.
But boy, did Carter ever make a statement Saturday afternoon.