MX23RW : Sunday, November 24 13:22:29| >> :600:388984420:388984420:

David Webb 'bitterly disappointed' to miss Olympics

Webb 'bitterly disappointed' to miss Olympics
© PA Photos
British marathon runner David Webb speaks of his bitter disappointment after being ruled out of the Olympics through injury.

Great Britain marathon runner David Webb has expressed his frustration at missing out on the Olympics through injury.

The 30-year-old failed a fitness test after suffering a stress fracture during the Dartford Half Marathon.

He told BBC Sport: "I've done everything I could to make that start line unfortunately my body isn't up to it on this occasion.

"It's a bitter disappointment given the hard work over a number of years and the excitement of competing in a home Olympics.

"It's hard to take that that is now something I won't be competing in but I have to aim to come back stronger now."

Webb, who was a surprise addition to the Team GB squad back in April, will not be replaced for the marathon event on August 12.

ID:36160: cacheID:36160:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1431:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Read more about David Webb Athletics