Sondre Norstad Moen, European Marathon record holder pulls out of IAAF World Half due to illness

Sondre Norstand Moen, photo by PhotoRun.net

OSLO (NOR): European record holder in marathon Sondre Nordstad Moen from Norway decided not to compete at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Valencia in March. He confirmed that on his twitter account: “I have decided not to compete at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Valencia next month after two setbacks the last few weeks due to illness. I was preparing to run below my best time and challenge for a medal but I only want to compete if I can do myself justice.”

Sondre Norstad Moen, photo by PhotoRun.net