08/08/2017   London 2017: Jared Tallent withdraws






The unexpected news today is that the 50km London next Sunday will be orphaned by its most representative athlete.

 

In fact, the silver medal of Rio de Janeiro, Jared Tallent, has been declared forfeit as a flare up of "hamstring complaint”.

 

Tallent today released the following declaration:

 

“2017 has been a remarkable year for me. On the one hand, my wife and I excitingly welcomed our son, Harvey, to the world and we could not be happier. On the other I have been challenged in my race walking, with recurring injuries and now a hamstring complaint that will prevent me from being able to start,” Tallent said.

 

“The decision to withdraw is never easy, but the good news is, that I will have the chance to cheer on my wife, Claire, as she returns to international competition in the women’s 20km race. It will be a privilege to support her in the way she has supported me so many times before."

 

 

 

 

Official news on Athletics Australia: click here

 

 

 

 

To know more on Hamstring Syndrome (by Enrico Lang): click here