Injured Bolt Pulls Out Of Gay Showdown

Usain Bolt, the triple Olympic champion and world record holder, has withdrawn from the New York Diamond League meeting on 12 June with a tendon injury, organisers said today.

“I developed a stiffness in my achilles tendon last week and sought medical attention,” Bolt said. “After careful consultation with Dr Hans Müller-Wohlfahrt at his clinic in Munich I have been advised to take a two-to-three-week break as a precautionary measure to avoid risking further damage.”

Bolt had been expected to face the American Tyson Gay in a 100 metres showdown between the world’s two fastest men.

The Jamaican, 23, holds the world record for the 100m, 200m and, with his team-mates, the 4×100m relay.

With thanks to the Guardian.co.uk

Jun 01, 2010 | Categories: Slider, The Others | Tags: American, New York Diamond League, Olympic champion, tendon injury, The Jamaican, Tyson Gay, Usain Bolt, withdrawn, world record holder | Leave A Comment »