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England's Mo Farah withdraws from Commonwealth Games

By Allsports.com.gh
Sports News England's Mo Farah withdraws from Commonwealth Games
JUL 24, 2014 LISTEN

The long-distance runner, who specialises in the 5000 and 10,000 metres, was a doubt before the Games due to illness and missed the recent Diamond League meet in Glasgow.

It appeared as though the double Olympic champion would return to compete for England, but he has now pulled out after failing to regain a satisfactory level of fitness.

Farah will remain at his training base in the south of France to focus on being fully prepared for the European Championships in Zurich next month.

"I have taken the tough decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games," read a statement from Farah on Team England's official website.

"The sickness I had two weeks ago was a big setback for me. Training is getting better here in Font Romeu but I need another few weeks to get back to the level I was at in 2012 and 2013.

"I really wanted to add the Commonwealth titles to my Olympic and World Championships but the event is coming a few weeks too soon for me as my body is telling me it's not ready to race yet.

"Best wishes to my fellow athletes in Glasgow."

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