Rutherford has struggled with injuries this
year and underwent scans on his ankle after winning the long
jump event at the Gavardo meeting in Italy last month. He also
missed the British team trials last Saturday.
"After some really excellent training this year, the start to
the season has been riddled with a series of troublesome
injuries, most recently a problem with an ankle ligament,"
Rutherford said in a statement on his verified Twitter account.
"As a result, I am absolutely gutted to say that I am unable to
compete at the Anniversary Games this weekend -- one of the
greatest events in our sport."
"Obviously this isn't ideal, but I am doing everything to give
myself the best chance of success at the World Championships in
London... "
The former Olympic champion is scheduled to defend his title at
the World Championships being held from Aug. 4-13.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
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