\u201cOne more time I want to give everything I have left in my legs,\u201d Kevin said during a press meeting in the athlete\u2019s hotel. \u201cThis has been a tough season with heavy emotions and heavy physical exertion. Everyone knows the story. I got injured at the start of the year, then I worked very hard for two months to make the European championships. And then those incredible emotions and rewards followed with a gold and silver medal in Berlin. <\/p>\n
\u201cI was completely exhausted after running so many races in just a few days. Now, two weeks later, I am still feeling that heavy load, but with the amazing atmosphere in the stadium everything will be fine. Why wouldn\u2019t I be able to dip below 45 seconds and run my best time of the year? That won\u2019t be my main goal. I just want to give everything for the fantastic crowd." <\/p>\n
Twin brother Jonathan won\u2019t take part on Friday. \u201cI am going to pass, rather than risking a severe injury or running a poor race,\u201d he explained. \u201cAfter Berlin I ran in Birmingham as well. From the inside lane I finished sixth. The winner clocked a 45:45. That means everyone disappointed there.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cI rested for a full week to let my tormented body recover, but it barely helped. The past few days I felt like I was running at 80 percent of my powers. Then you know there\u2019s no point in taking the start on Friday. It was a difficult decision after a difficult season." <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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