Pole vaulter Sam Kendricks out of Games after positive Covid test

[Eugene]

Source: NBC News

Pole vaulter Sam Kendricks out of Games after positive Covid test

The 28-year-old from Mississippi was expected to be a gold-medal contender.

July 29, 2021, 12:08 AM EDT
By NBC Olympics

Two-time reigning world pole vault champion Sam Kendricks will not represent the United States in Tokyo after testing positive for COVID-19.

The 2016 Olympic bronze medalist's father and co-coach, Scott Kendricks, confirmed the news local time Thursday in a post on Instagram.

"Today in Tokyo, officials informed Sam that his daily test for Cov 19 was positive, So he is out of the competition. He feels fine and has no symptoms. Love you son. See you soon. #rancho_olympia #polevaulting"

Scott Kendricks' post was removed not long after being shared.

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[PortTack]

1. Was he one of the 100 athletes that were unvaccinated?

Frankly I’m shocked that anyone was allowed to travel and participate unvaccinated. No wonder the world doesn’t want American tourism...

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. Australian athletics team dragged into Covid scare after American tests positive

Three members of Australia’s track and field team have been forced to train in isolation on the eve of competition at the Tokyo Olympics after American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tested positive for Covid-19.
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The Australian Olympic Committee later confirmed three athletes who reported having fleeting contact with Kendricks had undergone rapid Covid testing and returned negative results.

The large majority of the team – 41 athletes and 13 officials – have since been freed from their rooms and cleared to return to their regular routines, while the trio who were tested must remain in isolation.

They will, however, be allowed to resume training, subject to strict protocols that restricts their contact with others.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jul/29/entire-australian-athletics-team-in-isolation-at-tokyo-olympics-after-american-tests-covid-positive