Darren Campbell is fit enough to run in tonight’s men’s 200 metres semi-final.
Campbell pulled up after qualifying in fourth place in his second round heat last night.
And the Olympic silver medallist in Sydney looked to be in considerable pain as he hobbled off the track.
But Campbell, who has been troubled by a hamstring injury and did not qualify from his opening heat in the 100 metres, confirmed this morning that he will race tonight.
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”He’s just phoned in from the doctor’s to say he will be running,” said Max Jones, tthe Great Britain athletics team leader. ”Obviously, he’s having ongoing treatment.”
Meanwhile Jones is hoping Abi Oyepitan, who has surprised everyone by making the women’s 200 metres final, can continue her learning curve tonight.
”She was exceptional last night,” said Jones, of the Londoner, the first British woman to reach an Olympic 200 metres final since British record-holder Kathy Cook 20 years ago.
”She’s been given a good lane draw, one of the middle ones, so at least she has that in her favour,” said Jones.