19 August,2016 08:01 AM IST | | AFP
United States distance runner Abbey D'Agostino has been ruled out of Friday's 5000m final after suffering a knee injury in her dramatic collision with New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin
Abbey D'Agostino
Rio de Janeiro: United States distance runner Abbey D'Agostino has been ruled out of Friday's 5000m final after suffering a knee injury in her dramatic collision with New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin.
Abbey D'Agostino
A statement from USA Track and Field (USATF) said D'Agostino had suffered tears to her right anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus and strained ligaments, ending her season. D'Agostino had been granted a place in Friday's final despite finishing outside the qualification places in Tuesday's heat at the Olympic Stadium.
The American runner earned plaudits for helping New Zealander Hamblin back to her feet and into the race in a widely praised gesture of sporting behaviour. Both women eventually limped over the line together after helping each other complete the race.
