Marcell Jacobs is likely to miss his highly anticipated seasonal debut. The 100-meter Olympic Champion should take to the track tomorrow (Saturday 7 May) in Nairobi for the Kip Keino Classic, stage of the World Continental Tour (gold level), but in the last few hours an intestinal problem has emerged. A malaise for the Lombard sprinter, who is trying to get back in shape: only tomorrow morning he will decide whether to show up at the starting blocks for the first outdoor race of this competitive year or whether to forfeit and postpone its debut (an outing on 200 meters is scheduled at the Savona Meeting on May 18).
THE LIVE LIVE OF THE NAIROBI MEETING WITH JACOBS AND TORTU FROM 2.30 PM (OLYMPIC CHAMPION IN DOUBT)
A malaise in Africa for Marcell Jacobs, which presented itself with great ambitions in the Kenyan capital. The blue had declared that he wanted to stamp a remarkable time, also taking advantage of the 1800 meters of altitude of this locality and the advantageous environmental conditions. An assault on the luxury time trial (well under 10 seconds) that risks jumping due to this intestinal criticality, announced by his coach Paolo Camossi. The program includes a stellar match at 16.55 against the American Fred Kerley (silver at the Games), the Kenyan Ferdinan Omanyala (9.77 African record) and Filippo Tortu.
WHAT HAPPENED TO MARCELL JACOBS? WHY RISKS THE FORFAIT IN NAIROBI
Marcell Jacobs is dealing with intestinal problems and risks missing the Nairobi Meeting. A definitive decision on his presence on the track will be taken on the morning of Saturday 7 May, in view of the 100-meter race scheduled at 16.55.
Photo: Lapresse
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