? Jamaican struggling with groin injury in Daegu
? Powell was expected to be main rival to Usain Bolt
Jamaica's Asafa Powell has been ruled out of the individual 100 metres at the world championships in Daegu with a groin injury, but hopes to run in the relay, according to his agent, Paul Doyle.
The 28-year-old sprinter, the fastest man in the world this year, had been expected to be one of the main challengers to the defending champion, his compatriot Usain Bolt, at the event in South Korea.
However, he will not line up when the heats get under way on Saturday due to the injury ? the same problem which forced his withdrawal from the Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace.
Doyle said: "Powell suffered a groin strain in Budapest on 30 July and has had recurring tightness and pain ever since.
"After Budapest, Asafa missed eight days of training before he could attempt to sprint again. When he returned to the track he was able to sprint but it caused the groin to flare up.
"He has received all sorts of treatments over the past two weeks in the hope of being prepared to run the 100m here in Daegu but today Asafa made the final decision not to run. He feels he would not be at 100% and may have trouble coming back after each round.
"Asafa is very disappointed to say the least. He was really hoping to be able to run in what was going to be one of the most anticipated races of the championships. He is still optimistic to be able to run the relay."
Before his withdrawal, Powell spoke of his determination to step out of Bolt's shadow.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/aug/25/asafa-powell-out-world-championships
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