Derval in Olympics jeopardy

Derval O’Rourke’s participation in next month’s London Olympics is in doubt after she pulled out of yesterday’s defence of her 100m hurdles title at the Woodies DIY national championships in Morton Stadium.

The double European silver medallist and former world indoor champion was forced to withdraw after her back went into spasm 42 minutes into her warm-up.

The Leevale star had raced in Loughborough on Saturday when she won both her races, albeit in modest times of 13.27 and 13.20, and was going for her 10th national senior title before jetting off to France today for a competition on Tuesday.