Question

alex cromwell
i almost had him! if i hadnt tripped at the finish line i would have won that race fair and square!
liam mercer
it wasnt even close! i was ahead of alex the whole time, and when he tripped, it only sealed the deal for me!
according to liam mercer, how did he perform in the race?
he only lost because he had a cramp.
he tied with alex at the finish line.
he was ahead of alex the whole time.

Explanation:

To determine Liam Mercer's self - reported performance, we analyze his statement: "It wasn't even close! I was ahead of Alex the whole time, and when he tripped, it only sealed the deal for me!". The first option about a cramp is not supported by his statement. The second option about a tie is also incorrect as he says he was ahead the whole time. The third option "He was ahead of Alex the whole time" matches his description.

Answer:

The correct option is the one with the text "He was ahead of Alex the whole time." (the third option among the given choices).