Kerr Withdraws from Commonwealth Games | Auckland News

Hamish Kerr, New Zealand’s reigning Olympic and world high jump champion, has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games due to burnout after a grueling few years. Despite arriving in Glasgow ready to compete, he realized he needed more time to recover and isn’t in the right shape to represent his country effectively. The decision, made with heavy heart, comes after a whirlwind of success including gold in Paris and a world title. Working closely with High Performance New Zealand, Kerr is prioritizing his long-term health to return stronger for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He’ll remain in Glasgow to support his teammates and hasn’t ruled out competing again later this season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3f75394d28cfdff