Thor Hushovd Pulls Out of Beijing Olympics
OSLO, Aug 1, 2008 (AFP) – Norwegian cyclist Thor Hushovd, a stage winner on
last month’s Tour de France, on Friday pulled out of the Beijing Olympics
citing health problems.
“It’s stupid and very bitter but I have to think of my health. I struggled
on the Tour de France and I was sick,” the 30-year-old Hushovd told Norwegian
agency NTB.
“I wanted to compete, but like I explained to the team doctor, I need
rest,” added the sprinter with the Credit Agricole team
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I wouldn’t expect him to be the last to pull out. It would be extremely difficult to do The Tour and then the Olympics so quickly after if you were feeling sick during the Tour.