Menendez to miss worlds

Cuba's Osleidys Menendez will not defend her javelin title at this month's World Championships in Osaka after aggravating a leg injury. The world record holder and Olympic champion told Reuters she would concentrate on getting fit and preparing for the...

Cuba's Osleidys Menendez will not defend her javelin title at this month's World Championships in Osaka after aggravating a leg injury. The world record holder and Olympic champion told Reuters she would concentrate on getting fit and preparing for the Beijing Games next year.

"I'm dreaming of a world record in Beijing and I want to prepare properly, adding a few technical details to my throws," she said.

Menendez, 27, holds the world record of 71.70 metres which she set at the World Championships in Helsinki two years ago.

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