Jake Wightman Withdraws from Paris OlympicsHamstring Injury
Elliot Giles steps in as replacement, joining Ben Pattison and Max Burgin for Team GB in the men's 800m.
- Jake Wightman, 2022 1500m world champion, ruled out of Paris Olympics with a hamstring injury.
- Elliot Giles, initially missing out on a spot, now replaces Wightman in the 800m event.
- Ben Pattison and Max Burgin complete the British 800m squad for the Paris Olympics.
- Pattison, known for his 'Fireball' nickname, secured his spot with a bronze at the 2023 World Championships.
- Giles and Burgin, despite setbacks, are poised to make significant contributions in Paris.
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