O’Sullivan not worried as back injury blamed for race retiral

IRISH Olympic medal hopeful Gillian O’Sullivan is unconcerned by the injury which forced her to abandon the Grand Prix walking race in La Coruna on Sunday.

The world silver medalist stressed that the problem will have no impact on her preparations for the 20km final at the Greek Games in Athens on August 23.

The Kerry native withdrew after 5km when she picked up a second yellow card. She blamed the infringement on a tightness in her lower back which is affecting her technique.