Uganda’s
long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has withdrawn from the Rome Diamond League,
just two weeks before the race.
Kiplimo
says, he was not prepared for it, although his management had registered him
for the event which is scheduled for June 2, 2023, in Italy. According to
Kiplimo, he is now focusing on, the Oslo Diamond League which will take place
on June 15, in Norway.
Lacopo
Brassi, Kiplimo’s Coach told said that it is not the first time for management,
to cancel an athlete's participation in the competitions, especially at the
last minute. He explains that an athlete plays a fundamental role in the
decision-making of what kind of race he/she wants as long as performance is
optimized.
Apart from Kiplimo,
the Rome Diamond League will still feature two Uganda Long distance runners;
Joshua Cheptegei and Oscar Chelimo, the 2023 Commonwealth bronze medalist.
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