Greg Rutherford (GBR) poses after winning the long jump during the IAAF World Championships in Athletics at National Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford has pulled out of the British Championships in Birmingham over fitness concerns but has allayed fears over his Rio participation.
Rutherford took the decision after suffering whiplash at the Birmingham Diamond League this month.
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