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Idowu Withdraws From Doha

Triple Jump World Champion will not defend his Indoor title in Doha...

Phillips Idowu has today announced he will not travel to Doha with the rest of the Team GB squad to defend the title he won in Valencia. The 31 year old has only competed four times this season and having become a father for the second time last week, the World champ admitted he didn't feel prepared to compete on such a high stage at this stage of the season.

 "I am gutted not to be representing the Aviva GB Team in Doha and passing up the opportunity to defend my title. However the late arrival of my baby boy has meant that my training has been severely disrupted and I decided after talking with my coach that I'd not had the preparation we agreed was needed to do the British team proud"

UKA head coach Charles Van Commenee commented;

"I am disappointed that Phillips is not competing this week as he was a clear medal prospect for us. However I need to respect his decision and I look forward to him resuming winning ways in Barcelona in the summer."

In offering the rest of the team his best wishes, Phillips vowed to spend the remaining time between now and Barcelona to increase his training schedule to ensure he is in the best possible shape to add to his impressive collection of medals from major events.

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