Paris Olympics 2024: Britain blow as 800m hope Wightman ruled out
Wightman, who stormed to a memorable 1,500m gold medal at the 2022 World Championships, had been due to compete in the 800m in Paris.
Published : Aug 01, 2024 18:48 IST - 1 MIN READ
Britain’s Jake Wightman crosses the line to win the men’s 1500 metres final, World Athletics Championships, Men’s 1500 Metres final, July 19, 2022. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Former world 1,500m champion Jake Wightman has been ruled out of the Olympics due to a hamstring injury, British team officials said Thursday.
Wightman, who stormed to a memorable 1,500m gold medal at the 2022 World Championships, had been due to compete in the 800m in Paris.
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The 30-year-old Scot will be replaced by Elliot Giles, Team GB said in a statement.
Wightman has struggled to return to the peak form that saw him take gold at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon two years ago.
A torn calf muscle ruled him out of the British trials but he was handed a discretionary place on the team for Paris in the 800m before being ruled out on Thursday.