Dwight Thomas pulls out of World Champs
MOSCOW, Russia — A recurring knee issue has forced Jamaican sprint hurdler Dwight Thomas to withdraw from the IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia.
Thomas made the announcement on his Face Book page early Sunday morning Moscow time, hours before the start of the first round of the 110m hurdles on the second day of the championships.
He was to have run in the third heat after Hansle Parchment and ahead of national champion Andrew Riley.
In his statement, Thomas said “Due to aggravating an old knee injury. I decided to withdraw from the World Champs on my Team Doctor an Russian Medical Staff advice. Thanks everyone for your support an Jamaica. I will support my teammates here in Russia an come back stronger. Thanks to our Team Doctor Dr McDowell for helping me through this whole process.”
Meanwhile Parchment who injured his left ankle at the National Trials was also seen wearing a heavy bandage as he warmed up for the first heat.