Tyson Gay Abandons Bobsled Bid

Published by SuperSport on September 22, 2016

Veteran sprinter Tyson Gay abandoned his bid to make the United States bobsled team on Wednesday after pulling out of the National Push Championships in Canada.

Gay, 34, a divisive figure in US track and field following his 2013 doping conviction, opted to skip the men's event after consulting with bobsled coaches, a statement said.

"Gay flew to Calgary two days ago after finishing commitments following the 2016 Rio Olympics and has pushed a sled no more than 10 times," a Team USA statement said.

"After meeting with the coaching staff it was decided that it was in Gay’s best interest to focus on learning and to watch today’s competition."