"Following a complicated physical condition, this weekend I unfortunately tested positive for Covid. I see myself forced to give up the French Elite Championships this weekend which I was looking forward to running", she writes on his Instagram account.
The 21-year-old champion, a great hope for French athletics, ran in 12 sec 76 last week in Paris, validating the level of performance requested by the French Athletics Federation for the World Championships in Eugene (United States). ) in less than three weeks (July 15-24).
Hammer thrower Alexandra Tavernier also tested positive for covid on Sunday.
She had been crowned champion of France on Friday but had given up the American Worlds because of her poor form since the start of the season.
"Tested positive for Covid-19 this morning, I will not be present at the Mediterranean Games in four days. (...) Now let's rest while remaining focused on the European Champions in Munich", from August 15 to 21 next, she explains on social networks.
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