• Long jumper hindered by ankle pain before Anniversary Games
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Greg Rutherford has said he is emotionally preparing for one final return to the London Stadium – the scene of his long-jump Olympic gold in 2012 – but admitted that constant pain in his left foot has left his training schedule in tatters.
Rutherford was part of the British trio including Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill who won Olympic gold on Super Saturday six years ago, but after a rough couple of years he exclusively revealed to the Guardian last month that he will retire later this summer. His performances at the Anniversary Games this weekend will dictate whether he makes the Great Britain squad for a final swansong at the European Championships next month but, no matter the result, Rutherford is hoping to soak up the atmosphere in London one final time.
Written by Michael Butler
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/20/greg-rutherford-emtional-return-london-stadium-long-jump under the title “Greg Rutherford set for emotional farewell to London Stadium”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
