16th July 2022

UK ATHLETICS STATEMENT - MORGAN LAKE

UK Athletics can confirm Morgan Lake will miss the women’s high jump qualification at the World Athletics Championships following a positive covid test result.

Following World Athletics’ Covid-19 procedures, and in line with the GB&NI medical team, Morgan has sadly been withdrawn from the event on Saturday 16 July.

Team Leader, Paula Dunn, said, “We are obviously very sad that Morgan is unable to compete at the Championships. We have carried out all the necessary covid procedures pre travel and upon arrival in the US but due to the timing of the positive test, and following World Athletics’ covid guidelines, she will have to remain in self-isolation on the day of her event.

“We know how hard Morgan has worked this season to get herself in the best position to be competitive at this Championships, so we are saddened at this unfortunate situation. However, we wish her a speedy recovery and all the best for the Commonwealth Games and further competitions for the rest of the summer.”