ADAM Gemili was yesterday left baffled after he was disqualified in the 100 metres final at the Diamond League in Birmingham.

Part of the 4x100m relay squad which became world champions last week, Gemili false started and was given a red card at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.

CJ Ujah went on to win 10.08 seconds ahead of an all-British field with James Dasaolu and Zharnel Hughes second and third respectively. Gemili could not understand what happened but will run in the next Diamond League meeting in Zurich on Thursday.

“Honestly, I don’t know. I didn’t feel like I false started,” he said. “It’s the first time in my career that’s ever happened to me. I know I’m in great shape, but I haven’t had an individual race since the World Championships to prove it.

“This was a great chance – the crowd is here and the track is amazing. I just feel like I’ve let so many people down. It’s just absolutely gutting. I don’t have any words to say. I know it’s only the Grand Prix – it’s not the World Champs, but it feels the same for me.

“This was my redemption race to show everyone that I am in good shape and back running fast. I just want to say sorry.”

Ujah also became a relay world champion with Gemili in London last week and is targeting a sub-10 second race in Zurich with his personal best 9.96secs. “I’d be happy with around 10 seconds flat, or under 10 seconds, I think that’s what’s going to win it,” he said. “But I can’t look for times, when the field is fast you have to focus on winning.

“Zurich is key, I’ve had a consistent season in the Diamond League so I’d like to end on a high. I’m going to try to cap it with a win.”

Jake Wightman won the men’s mile, beating Chris O’Hare into second, having only made the semi-final of the 1500m at the World Championships this month.