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Champion U.S. Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks Out of Tokyo Olympics After Positive COVID-19 Evaluate, Australian Athletics Team Isolating
Reigning world pole vault champion and 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medalist Sam Kendricks, from Team USA, is out of the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
Argentine pole vaulter German Chiaraviglio has also tested positive and is dominated out.
The International Olympics Committee said that both athletes are being treated in hospital but are not in intensive care.
“The health and safety of our athletes, coaches and staff is our top priority. We are disappointed to confirm that Sam Kendricks tested positive for COVID-19 and will not compete in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020,” tweeted the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) on Thursday.
“In alignment with local rules and protocols, he has been transferred to a hotel to be placed in isolation and is being supported by the USATF [USA Track and Field] and USOPC staff.”
“Sam is an amazing and accomplished member of Team USA and his presence will be missed. Out of respect for his privacy, we cannot provide more information a
Who is Sam Kendricks’ Wife? Everything About Pole Vault Star’s Family
In the electrifying world of Olympic pole vaulting, few stories are as riveting as that of Sam Kendricks, the Oxford native who has vaulted not just bars, but monumental hurdles. At the Stade de France, American athlete Sam Kendricks soared to a silver medal in the pole vault, his second career Olympic medal. It’s a tale of indomitable spirit and persistent perseverance.
Kendricks carries the weight of a nation’s expectations, with millions of hearts pounding in unison as they watch him aim for a podium finish. But the taste of international glory isn’t new to him. Flashback to the 2016 Rio Olympics: Sam Kendricks soared to a bronze medal, securing his place among the elite. However, the euphoria of Rio was overshadowed by the heartache of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where fate dealt him a cruel hand.
For three long years, Kendricks grappled with the lingering disappointment of Tokyo. The COVID-19 virus not only sidelined him but also threatened to derail his career. Yet, amid the shadows of doubt and despair, a beacon of unwavering support shone brightly. That was his wife, Leanne Kendricks.
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World pole vault champion Sam Kendricks has become the biggest track and field Covid withdrawal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
He reportedly has no symptoms despite testing positive. US reserve Matt Ludwig is on his way to Japan to aim to make it in time for the qualifying on Saturday.
Australians Kurtis Marschall and Nina Kennedy were deemed seal contacts of Kendricks but should be able to challenge after producing negative tests, theage.com.au reports.
Kendricks’ close rival Renaud Lavillenie lamented the absence of the American from the pole vault line-up.
He said: “We can actually state to ourselves that it is a potential place on the podium which is freeing itself up, but that is not how we want it to happen, it is total misery.
“I immediately texted him to tell him that I; it sorry and that he needed to be strong under these circumstances,” L’Equipe quoted Lavillenie.
Also, Society record holder Mondo Duplantis is shocked, according to media reports.
“One hour ago I was preparing for a massive fight with Sam. He is one of my main rivals and somebody who would really push me in the finals,” said Duplantis.
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"Once again, abundant caution and our strict protocols continue to retain the team safe," said Australian Olympic Team Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman.
"We will continue to be very thorough in our observance of the Tokyo playbooks and our own additional measures.
"We wish every Australian athlete to be in a position to have their Olympic moment. We will sustain to be vigilant."
Kendricks, 28, won Olympic bronze in Rio five years ago and had been expected to contend for a medal in Tokyo.
He won the world pole vault title in 2017 and 2019.
"In alignment with local rules and protocols, he has been transferred to a hotel to be placed in isolation," the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) said.
"Sam is an incredible and accomplished member of Team USA and his presence will be missed. Out of respect for his privacy, we cannot provide more information at this time."
Kendricks' father Scott, who is also his coach, said on social media, external his son is not experiencing symptoms.
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