Dibaba out of London Marathon

  • Last Updated: March 14 2013, 12:29 GMT

Olympic 10,000 metres champion Tirunesh Dibaba has been forced to pull out of this year's Virgin London Marathon due to injury.

Tirunesh Dibaba: Will miss London Marathon due to injury
Tirunesh Dibaba: Will miss London Marathon due to injury

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Dibaba was due to make her debut over the distance on April 21, but has aggravated a previous shin injury in training.

The Ethiopian said: "I have been in training for the London Marathon, but the increase in mileage has caused a flare up of my previous lower leg injury.

"As a result, I won't be able to compete in this year's London Marathon but I look forward to making my marathon debut there next year."


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