22-08-2011, 03:17 PM
DAEGU - Andrew Bumbalough has been added to Team USAââ¬â¢s roster for the 2011 IAAF World Championships, August 27-Septermber 4 in Daegu, South Korea.
Bumbalough will replace his training partner Chris Solinsky in the menââ¬â¢s 5,000 meters. Bumbalough finished fourth at the USA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. in a time of 13:39.94. Solinsky has withdrawn due to a strained hamstring.
Bumbalough has had a strong year with three personal best times, including a 13:15.77 set in the 5,000m in early March in Melbourne.
Bryan Clay, the reigning Olympic decathlon champion, has also withdrawn from the championships due to injury.
Bumbalough will replace his training partner Chris Solinsky in the menââ¬â¢s 5,000 meters. Bumbalough finished fourth at the USA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. in a time of 13:39.94. Solinsky has withdrawn due to a strained hamstring.
Bumbalough has had a strong year with three personal best times, including a 13:15.77 set in the 5,000m in early March in Melbourne.
Bryan Clay, the reigning Olympic decathlon champion, has also withdrawn from the championships due to injury.