Withdraws
Jul 15 2008, AP

Asafa Powell withdrew Tuesday from the Gaz de France meet because of a groin cramp, not wanting to take any risks with the Olympics less than a month away.Powell’s agent, Paul Doyle, told The Associated Press that the former 100-meter word record holder...

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Canadian Olympic champion Kyle Shewfelt announces he won’t be competing at this week’s Canadian Gymnastics Championships at a news conference in Calgary, Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Shewfelt broke both his legs last year and withdrew from the competition...