World decathlon record holder Kevin Mayer pulled out of the Paris Diamond League meeting after a crash during the 110-meter hurdles, three weeks before the Olympics.

World decathlon record holder Kevin Mayer withdrew from the Paris Diamond League meeting after a crash during the 110-meter hurdles race, just three weeks before the Olympic Games opening ceremony. The two-time Olympic silver medalist fell after crossing the eighth hurdle, shouting in pain and seeking medical help. The Paris Olympics open on July 26, with the decathlon starting on August 2.