British long jumper Jazmin Sawyers will miss this summer’s Paris Olympics because of a ruptured Achilles.
The 29-year-old confirmed on Instagram yesterday she had undergone a successful operation on her take-off leg.
Sawyers won her first major long jump title at the European Indoor Championships in 2023.
“It’s bad, but I am looking ahead to rehab, recovery and the future,” Sawyers said.
“Obviously I’m devastated. I really thought this was going to be my year.”
The Olympics will take place from 26 July to 11 August.
Sawyers was not considered as a Team GB medal hope for Paris 2024, having failed to qualify for the long jump final at last summer’s World Athletics Championships.
