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Formanova's Olympic bid over and out
SYDNEY, Sept 22 (AFP) - Ludmila Formanova bid for Olympic glory ended here in tears here on Friday when she failed to finish her first round heat. The 800 metres world indoor and outdoor champion pulled off the track 200 meters from the end with an ankle injury. She left the track in tears but later spoke, confirming that her ankle had been hurting for several months. "I think an operation will be necessary," said Formanova, who had not competed in two months. "The long flight to Sydney wasn't good for my ankle and two days ago I felt a big pain." Formanova, who stormed to victory with a late charge at last year's World Championships, admitted her Olympic dream was probably over, saying she would probably start a family before the 2004 Games. The failure by the 26-year-old Czech, who is coached by 800m world recordholder Jarmila Kratochvilova, leaves the door ajar for Mozambican veteran Maria Mutola to capture her first Olympic title in her fourth attempt.
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