Bruno Hortelano , Spanish record holder of 100, 200 and 400 meters , has given up competing next weekend at the Championships of Spain in La Nucía (Alicante) "due to discomfort in the Achilles tendon, " explained the runner himself in a tweet

For this same reason, Hortelano already delayed his debut this year until last Sunday, when he finished last in the 400 of the premiere of Madrid's Vallehermoso stadium with a time of 46.32 . He had not competed since September 2018 , precisely because of an Achilles tendonitis .

"I am forced to give up the Championship of Spain due to discomfort in the Achilles tendon. The medical recommendation is to establish its recovery and not risk its evolution at this time. It is not good news, although I am still looking forward to continue working to compete. as soon as possible. Thank you all for your interest, "Bruno explains in his statement.

The truth is that the state of Bruno Hortelano worries when exactly one month remains for the start of the Doha World Championship , where the sprinter will be part of the 4x400 relay. For its star tests, the 200 and 400 meters, the goal is focused on the Tokyo Olympics .

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