Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
Victoria Catterson finished fourth in her heat in the 200m freestyle semi-finals on Saturday [Getty Images] Team Northern Ireland swimmer Victoria Catterson has pulled out of the rest of the Commonwealth Games on medical advice.
Catterson had raced in the 200m freestyle semi-final on Saturday and the women's 4x100m freestyle relay final on Friday.
She was set to feature in the women's 100m freestyle heats but has now withdrawn from the competition.
"On advice from the doc, I've decided to medically withdraw from the rest of the races here in Glasgow," Catterson posted on Instagram.
"I never take representing my country lightly and it's devestating I'm in this position. I'd like to thank Team NI for seeing to me so quickly and putting my health first.
"Time to get home and get healthy for Europeans in August and be the biggest Team NI cheerleader."
Continue reading at Yahoo SportsDiscussion
Be the first to comment.
Never miss a headline
Get breaking Nigerian and world news straight to your inbox.
Related Articles
Scott Drew beats five major programs for top-40 point guard TJ Jamison
14m ago
Read More
Bloodied Kelly battles past Agyarko to retain title
18m ago
Read More
Ramsay-Peaty in tears after missing out on gold again
19m ago
Read More
In-form Leigh close in on top four of Super League
43m ago
Read More
Patriots owner Robert Kraft says team has offered CB Christian Gonzalez 'the highest contract' in franchise history
14m ago
Read MoreCheck out Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich working hard ahead of training camp
15m ago
Read MoreLatest in Sports
Red Sox could use former top prospect Marcelo Mayer as trade chip to land impact bat at deadline
Yahoo Sports · 17m ago
Who won NASCAR O'Reilly Series Indianapolis race? Winner is Carson Kvapil, plus full results
Yahoo Sports · 17m ago
Rams, Ty Simpson finally agree upon terms for rookie contract
Yahoo Sports · 20m ago
Sean McVay Shares Latest on Aaron Donald’s Possible Rams Return
Yahoo Sports · 21m ago
Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis
Yahoo Sports · 21m ago
Game 104 Game Day Thread – Seattle Mariners @ Texas Rangers
Yahoo Sports · 21m ago
76ers get contract update on LeBron James' former 2020 championship teammate
Yahoo Sports · 22m ago
Joe Mazzulla breaks down why he coaches the Boston Celtics
Yahoo Sports · 23m ago
Most Read Today
Nigerian students lament delay in NELFUND upkeep allowance
Premium Times · 3d ago
50 Cent’s crew member among drug dealers jailed for over 160 years
PM News · 2d ago
Form 4 BlackRock Private Investments Fund For: 24 July
Investing.com · 2d ago
Form 4 Snowflake Inc For: 22 July
Investing.com · 3d ago
Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time
CNBC · 6d ago
Gas-laden tanker catches fire as driver loses control in Lagos
Daily Post · 3d ago
Form 4 United Therapeutics Corporation For: 24 July
Investing.com · 2d ago
Switzerland disputes US forced labour claims as new tariffs take effect
Investing.com · 2d ago