Thompson-Herah withdraws from Olympics trials due to injury
Two-time Olympic sprint double champion, Elaine Thompson-Herah has withdrawn from the national trials due to injury and will be unable to defend her sprint titles at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
Thompson-Herah’s management team, Andisportsmanagement, made the announcement in a release on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old appeared to sustain an injury during the 100m sprint at the New York City Grand Prix earlier this month and was carried off the track. It wass reported that Thompson-Herah injured her Achilles during the race.
READ: Thompson-Herah carried off track following 100m at NYC Grand Prix
Thompson Herah, the back-to-back Olympic Games sprint double champion, finished at the back of the field in 11.48 seconds. She immediately removed her shoes and limped. It was her first outing since the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon last month, when she also finished last, in 11.30s.
