Lachlan Kennedy delays race return after back scan raises alarm
Lachlan Kennedy will skip racing until late February 2027. An MRI showed warmth around his lower-back stress fracture site from before.
Lachlan Kennedy is Australia's fastest 100 metres sprinter who delayed his season return after a precautionary MRI scan. The scan showed inflammation around a lower-back stress fracture from last year.
Coach Andrew Iselin told media the area was "warm and radiant around the bone." This led to a careful approach to training.
Kennedy will focus on gym work and mobility. Kennedy's season opener is at Melbourne's Maurie Plant Meet on February 26-27.
Kennedy will skip the major summer events. Kennedy clocked 9.85 seconds to win silver in the 100 metres at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games this month.
Kennedy is aiming for a medal at next year's world athletics championships in Beijing. Fellow Olympic sprinter Ella Connolly is recovering from a severe hamstring tear that required surgery.
- 9.85 seconds
- Glasgow silver time
- February 26-27, 2027
- Season start date
- Andrew Iselin
- Coach
Why it mattersKennedy is Australia's medal hope for the 2027 world championships. His delayed start keeps his long-term health a priority and keeps him ready for that major event.
AustraliaAustralian track and field loses a top sprinter from the domestic summer racing circuit but gains a healthier shot at a major global medal in 2027.
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