Three members of the Australian athletics team remain in isolation at the Tokyo Olympics after they came in close contact with the American pole vaulter, Sam Kendricks, who tested positive for Covid-19.
Sam Kendricks, who is the reigning world champion, has been ruled out of the Games.
The three Australian athletes had PCR tests, that all returned negative results, however they will remain in isolation.
A further 41 athletes briefly isolated in their rooms but no longer need to.
Those who are still in isolation will be allowed to train, subject to strict measures, and are expected to compete in the Olympics as planned.
The Olympic athletics competition starts on Friday.
“Once again, abundant caution and our strict protocols continue to keep the team safe,” said Australian Olympic Team Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman.
He added that, “We will continue to be very thorough in our observance of the Tokyo playbooks and our own additional measures. We want every Australian athlete to be in a position to have their Olympic moment. We will continue to be vigilant.”
There have now been 193 cases of Covid-19 among Olympic personnel, including 20 athletes.
Sources: BBC
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