London 2017 WC Diary: People getting sick

It happens at all major sporting events. BBC TV reported this morning that there have been several cases of stomach distress aka gastrointeritis.

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We know that Isaac Makwala, RSA, the star 200m/400m ace, was withdrawn from 200m last night. We understand that he may be in quarantine, but trying to confirm that right now.

Remember, Brendan Foster gained the only medal for GB in 1976 in athletics, by taking the bronze in the 10,000m after a week of stomach distress.

We wish all affected a speedy and full recovery.

MEDIA STATEMENT

There have been a number of cases of gastroenteritis reported by team members residing within one of the official team hotels for the World Championships.

Those affected have been supported by both team and LOC medical staff, in addition we have been working with Public Health England to ensure the situation is managed and contained.

As a result, further advice and guidelines have been issued to team doctors and support staff – standard procedure for such an occurrence where a number of teams are occupying championship accommodation.

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Larry Eder
Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."
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