Defending 400m champion Gardiner to miss World Champs
Published:Monday | July 11, 2022 | 2:40 PM
World and Olympic 400 metres champion, Steven Gardiner of The Bahamas, is out of this weekend's World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Gardiner confirmed on his Instagram account on Monday that he has a tendon inflammation which will keep him out of the 10-day meet.
"Another global competition but instead of putting on my spikes I've been advised to put on a walking boot due to a UTE tendon inflammation . Unfortunately there will be no Eugene '22 for me. Devastated by the news but I'm thankful for all the blessings in my career so far ..." SpeedyStevie.
Gardiner who was one of the favourites for gold in the event in Eugene won the 2019 World Championships 400m gold medal in Doha, Qatar in a National record 43.48 seconds. Last year he captured the Olympic title in Tokyo, Japan in 43.85.