Marcell Jacobs withdrawal, Paul Camossi reasons for decision

The withdrawal came just hours before the 100-meter semifinals

A difficult and painful choice. Jacobs was forced to withdraw just hours before the 100-meter semifinal. A decision made together with his staff. A withdrawal that leaves a bitter taste in everyone’s mouth, Jacobs first and foremost.

Camossi, coach of the Olympic champion, explained the decision to prevent Jacobs from taking to the track this way, “You couldn’t risk it. There are still several races left, you could not risk ending the season like that,” his words reported by Sky Sports. Now the goal is to allow the Italian to fully recover from the many physical discomforts, so that he can be proven ready for the upcoming events and dispose of the great disappointment suffered at the World Championships.