Jake Wightman ruled out of Olympic 800m

Jake Wightman ruled out of Olympic 800m

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Published: 01st August, 2024
Updated: 18th February, 2025
BY Euan Crumley
Hamstring injury forces 2022 1500m world champion to withdraw from Paris, while Elliot Giles is called up as a late replacement

A hamstring injury has forced Team GB's Jake Wightman to withdraw from the men’s 800m at the Paris Olympics, with Elliot Giles being called up as a late replacement.

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