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British long jumper Tomlinson a doubt for Games after he tears calf muscle

British long jumper Chris Tomlinson is in danger of missing the Beijing Olympic Games after a scan revealed the long jumper had torn a calf muscle.

The 26-year-old world limped out of the London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace on Saturday after landing awkwardly.

Jump to it: Chris Tomlinson

Jump to it: Chris Tomlinson

Tomlinson will now undergo intense rehabilitation in London instead of flying to Britain's holding camp in Macau.

'It is a big blow for me, but I have just got to work with it,' he said.

Tomlinson added: 'When I was on the runway at Crystal Palace, my calf seized up on me. We were hopeful that it was cramp, but deep down I had fears it was a tear and the scan confirmed that.'

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