Martyn Rooney to defend his 400m European title

Martyn Rooney, 2014 European Champs, photo by PhotoRun.net

LOUGHBOROUGH (GBR): Martyn Rooney has been granted permission by British Athletics performance director Neil Black to defend his European 400m title in Amsterdam next month, informs Athletics Weekly. The selection policy states any track athlete who gains selection for the Rio Olympics won’t be allowed to compete in Amsterdam unless they are granted an exemption by the performance director.

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RunBlogRun opines: We commend British Athletics on their decision to allow Martyn Rooney to defend his 2014 Euro title in Amsterdam. We are just unhappy we won’t be able to be in the stands as the meet goes on during the U.S. Olympic Trials, and you know where we will be!

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