O’Rourke rests groin injury as Beijing preparation disrupted

DERVAL O’ROURKE is resting the groin injury that has cut short her Olympic preparations and is being treated by the Athletics Ireland medical staff under Dr Bill Cuddihy.

The former world indoor champion was enjoying her best form in two seasons when she strained a groin abductor muscle last week and was forced to withdraw from the British Grand Prix in London on Saturday and tonight’s Super Grand Prix in Monaco where she had secured prime lanes.

“It would obviously have been the best possible preparation for her,” Olympic team manager, Patsy McGovern, said. “It was most unfortunate but she is getting the best possible treatment from Dr Bill Cuddihy and his team.”