Ireland’s Sonia O’Sullivan will not run on the track again this season and could opt to retire after her disappointing display in the 5,000 metres final.
She has not ruled out quitting athletics after trailing home last in the race, but the 5,000m silver medallist from the Sydney Games has promised not to make a rash decision.
The 34-year-old began Monday’s final with a badly upset stomach and the problem was reflected in her performance.
“I still don’t feel good even now,” O’Sullivan said tonight.
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The former world and European 5,000m champion added: “I don’t know, but retirement is one of the options in the hat, although I haven’t spoken to anyone about it yet.”
A road-racing future might be another avenue for O’Sullivan to consider, but she added: “I just don’t know, I’ve no plans at the moment.
“I’ve really nothing, only zero plans at the moment. But I won’t be running on the track again this season.”