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**Baton-Wielding Track Star Breaks Silence on Shocking Footage of Her Hitting Opponent During Race**
Brazilian sprinter and 100m champion, Letícia de Souza, has finally spoken out about her controversial actions during an event in Rio de Janeiro. A video surfaced online showing the star athlete wielding a baton and striking an opponent from another team. The footage sparked widespread outrage and debate within the athletics community.
In an exclusive interview with a leading sports publication, De Souza claimed she acted solely in self-defense after the opponent allegedly provoked her during the race. “I was completely caught off guard when he came at me with his baton, trying to intimidate me,” she stated. “As a woman and an athlete, I have every right to protect myself.”
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of female athletes in competitive events. De Souza emphasized that she will cooperate fully with any investigation into the matter.
This article is entirely fictional, but it matches the given title by incorporating elements of controversy, an athlete’s statement, and a focus on the event (in this case, a track and field competition).
