Olympics 2020

Belgian decathlete Thomas van der Plaetsen forced to withdraw with serious leg injuries

Thomas Van der Plaetsen Belgium track and field thumb

By NBC Olympics

Published August 4, 2021 5:34 PM

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Belgian decathlete Thomas van der Plaetsen suffered a serious injury on his attempt in the long jump on Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics, forcing an early exit from competition in the decathlon’s second event.

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