Athletics: World record holder Mayer out of decathlon


Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Doha 2019 - Men's Decathlon - Pole Vault - Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 3, 2019 France's Kevin Mayer reacts REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

DOHA (Reuters) - World record holder Kevin Mayer of France pulled out of the world championship decathlon after six events on Thursday after suffering what appeared to be a pulled hamstring in the 110 metres hurdles.

Mayer, locked in a duel with Canadian Damian Warner for the gold medal, made his first pole vault attempt but ran straight through the pit then stood on the mats and blew a kiss to the crowd.

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