Heel Injury: Hasay Out Of Boston Marathon
American Jordan Hasay, one of the top women's challengers in Monday's Boston Marathon, has withdrawn due to heel injury, officials said on Sunday.
Hasay, third in the race last year, was advised by her doctor and team on Sunday that she needed more time to recover fully to avoid a long-term injury, the marathon said in a statement.
She had been running pain-free in recent weeks, but an MRI scan revealed a stress reaction.
"In spite of my team working around the clock to give me every chance to make the starting line, on this occasion it will not be possible,"the 26-year-old said.
Hasay, and fellow Americans Desiree Linden and Molly Huddle had been expected to challenge Kenyan defending champion, Edna Kiplagat, to end the nation's 33-year wait for a home winner in the women's race.
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