With just over two weeks left until the World Cup in Eugene, USA, Swedish national team captain Kajsa Bergqvist announces that Meraf Bahta will not start in the 5000 meters.

She is betting on being back at the European Championships in August.

- She has not ended the season in any way, says national team captain Kajsa Bergqvist.

The text is updated.

The World Athletics Championships take place July 15-24 and are broadcast on SVT.

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Camille Buscomb, New Zealand and Meraf Bahta during the Olympics in Tokyo.

Photo: BILDBYRÅN