High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok halts European tour due to calf injury, to focus on worlds

High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok halts European tour due to calf injury, to focus on worlds

High jumper Woo Sang-hyeok has ended his scheduled European tour prematurely due to some calf discomfort and will instead focus on preparing for the world championships next month, officials said Tuesday. Woo, world No. 1 in the men's high jump, was set to compete in a high jump meet in Heilbronn, Germany, on Sunday, but did not participate in it after being introduced to the crowd. According to an official with the Korea Association of Athletic…