SM
Watford vs. Leeds: 7 hrs 27 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data

Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau forced out of Olympics

:Headline: Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau forced out of Olympics:
The pair were due to make their debuts in the Games when the men's event starts on Thursday at Kasumigaseki Country Club.
Sports Mole

World number one Jon Rahm and last year’s US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau have been forced out of the Olympics after they both tested positive for Covid-19 prior to travelling to Tokyo.

The pair were due to make their debuts in the Games when the men’s event starts on Thursday at Kasumigaseki Country Club and would have been among the frontline contenders to claim a podium position.

Rahm, in particular, would have been heavily fancied after ending a long wait for his first major last month, when the 26-year-old Spaniard edged out South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen to win the US Open at Torrey Pines in California.

He then travelled to the United Kingdom for The Open – where he finished in a tie for third – and as a requirement to enter Japan, he had to pass three PCR tests. Two samples were negative but the third produced a positive result.

“Golfer Jon Rahm has tested positive for Covid-19, so he will not attend the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games,” said the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, which announced there was “no material time” to find a replacement.

“The positive has been detected by undergoing a third consecutive PCR test, mandatory for all those who have been recently in the United Kingdom, as is the case of Jon Rahm. The first two PCR tests were negative.”

It is the second time in a matter of weeks that Rahm has had a positive test, having had to withdraw from the Memorial Tournament last month, while six shots ahead, before rallying two weeks later at the US Open.

Rahm wrote on Twitter: “I would have loved to have been the first Spanish Olympic gold medallist in golf, but unfortunately destiny had other plans.

“This is a great reminder for all of us that we’re still in a pandemic, things are not over, and we still need to fight together to (get) through this the best we can. I wish all the great athletes representing Spain the best of luck as they compete in Tokyo, I will be watching and cheering them on from home. God bless.”

It was announced earlier on Sunday that DeChambeau, the current world number six who preceded Rahm as US Open champion, had been withdrawn from competing because of his own positive test for Covid-19.

Instead, USA Golf revealed DeChambeau has been replaced by Patrick Reed, who joins Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele in the United States team. It will be the 2018 Masters champion’s second Games.

DeChambeau had a tumultuous experience at the Open last week. Having criticised his equipment providers on the opening day, he carded a final round 65 to end the competition with a flourish.

His finish at Royal St George’s for a share of 33rd-place may have given the 27-year-old confidence he could be among the frontrunners for gold in the Japanese capital but instead he must watch from home.

“I am deeply disappointed not to be able to compete in the Olympics for Team USA,” DeChambeau said.

Patrick Reed has replaced DeChambeau in the United States team and will play in his second Olympics (David Davies/PA)

“Representing my country means the world to me and it is was a tremendous honour to make this team. I wish Team USA the best of luck next week in Tokyo.

“I will now focus on getting healthy, and I look forward to returning to competition once I am cleared to do so.”

Reed, who finished in a tie for 11th place in the Rio Olympics five years ago, said: “I am so excited to have the opportunity to represent our country and be a part of Team USA in Tokyo.

“I wish Bryson nothing but the best, and I know how disappointed he is to not be able to compete, and I will do my best to play my best and represent our country.”

body check tags ::

amp_article__456826 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2021-07-25 14:34:48:
html db last update - 2021-07-25 08:48:08 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html

Click here for more stories about Jon Rahm

Share this article now:


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about Jon Rahm Bryson DeChambeau Patrick Reed Golf
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
Recommended Next on SM
Liverpool 'resigned to missing out on top managerial candidate'
Gary O'Neil to snub any offer from Manchester United?
Fluminense president claims Chelsea defender will leave club this summer

Page options

Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Friday's Primeira Liga predictions including Estrela vs. Sporting Lisbon

1

FP

Preview: Torino vs. Monza - prediction, team news, lineups

2

PT

Arsenal 'optimistic over triple injury boost for Man City clash'

3

A'

Preview: Barcelona vs. Las Palmas - prediction, team news, lineups

4

PB

Man City injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal - De Bruyne, Stones and more

5

MC

Preview: Chelsea vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups

6

PC

How Chelsea could line up against Burnley

7

HC

Key Man City duo miss training ahead of Arsenal title clash

8

KM

Barcelona could be missing seven players for Las Palmas clash

9

BC

Preview: Lazio vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups

10

PL


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .