Source: www.trinidadexpress.com
By CMC
A freak injury has put in doubt Olympic medallist George Bovell's participation at this Sunday's Eindhoven International Swim Cup in Holland.
The Trinidadian, who took bronze in Athens seven years ago, injured his toe on Tuesday in Madrid, Spain while walking to the restroom in the dark. The cut required stitches.
Just days ago, he made headlines at the Spanish Spring Nationals when he captured gold in the 50-metre freestyle in the Spanish capital.
Bovell is expected to test the injury in coming days to determine his comfort level ahead of the outing on Sunday.
"He will be using water proof stitches during training leading up to Sunday and once he is comfortable with the injury he intends to swim," said coach Anil Roberts, also the Minister of Sport.
"If not he will return home and recuperate ahead of his next outing in Jacksonville, Friday April 16 and 17."
Last weekend, Bovell clocked 22.38 seconds to defend his sprint title, finishing ahead of Spain's Javier Noreiga (22.76) and third placed Eloi Saumell (22.87), also of Spain.