Coronavirus Knocks U.S. Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks Out Of Tokyo Olympics
Andy Lyons / Getty Images TOKYO — American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks is out of the Tokyo Summer Olympics after testing positive for the coronavirus. Kendricks, a world champion, was considered a medal contender. According to a statement from U.S. Olympic officials, Sam Kendricks is ineligible to compete in the Tokyo Games following his positive test. He's been transferred to a hotel and put in isolation. Kendricks' dad, who's also his coach, said on social media his son feels fine and has no symptoms. Kendricks won the last two World Championships in pole vault and a bronze medal at ...