Olympics: Morgan Hamm withdraws from Olympics!

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Just like his brother Paul, Morgan Hamm has withdrawn from the Olympics due to injury.  Dealing with an injured ankle that hasn't fully healed, Hamm believes it's in the best interests of the US team to bow out.

"I have been dealing with this for the last year, and it recently has gotten worse here in Beijing," said Hamm, a two-time Olympian.  "Right now I am unable to perform my tumbling skills at the level that I need to.  This has an impact on my ability to contribute to the team's goals and I believe by continuing I would be putting myself at further risk.  There are two very capable athletes who can step in and help this team more than I can right now."

As of now, Alexander Artemev is expected to replace Morgan Hamm pending approval by the U.S. Olympic Committee. 

Comments

[tomriddlesmate]

Morgan Hamm has alwasy been there in the shadow of his brother. Is ee this "dropping out" as Morgan's Chickening out, cuz his brother isn't there to shoulder the big responsibility. THere was obviously way too much pressure placed on Morgan, as the team now enters the Olyipics with no hope of winning.