Sunette Viljoen pulls out of world champs due to injury

28 July 2017 - 17:40
By DAVID ISAACSON

Olympic silver medallist Sunette Viljoen has pulled out of the world championships in London because of injury.

The veteran javelin-thrower tweeted on Friday afternoon that she had to pull out of the showpiece which kicks off on Friday next week.

“The most difficult decision I’ve had to make is to withdraw from London 2017. An injury leaves me no choice.

“Believe me‚ I’ll be back!!!“