|
 The 28-year-old American tore the labrum in his left hip in August,
and despite aggressive treatment and physical therapy, he has been
unable to regain full fitness.
With his doctor warning that the skater risks suffering permanent
damage unless he stops skating, Lysacek has opted to stop training
until he has healed completely.
"Words cannot describe how disappointed I am to not be able to
compete in Sochi," Lysacek said. "The proudest moments of my life
have been representing the United States in the last two Winter
Olympics.
[to top of second column] |
"I have suffered numerous injuries over the course of my
skating career and they are some of the hardest things an
athlete has to overcome. While none of my past injuries have
sidelined me quite like this one, I remain determined to regain
my health and skate again."
Lysacek, who also won the world title in 2009, became the first
American man in 24 years to win the Olympic gold medal but has
not competed since his 2010 triumph in Vancouver.
(Writing by Pritha Sarkar; editing by Alan Baldwin)
[© 2013 Thomson Reuters. All rights
reserved.]
Copyright 2013 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
