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Leishman withdraws from Rio Olympics
- Updated: May 5, 2016
11:29 PM ET
Australian golfer Marc Leishman has joined Adam Scott by withdrawing from Olympic consideration, citing health concerns for his wife who continues to recover from a near-fatal illness.
Leishman, who was in line for selection with world No.1 Jason Day after Adam Scott declared he was unavailable, said it was a decision he did not take lightly.
“It is with deep regret that I have informed Golf Australia that I will be unable to represent my country in the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Brazil,” Leishman said.
“Many of you may know that last April my children and I almost lost my wife, Audrey, to toxic shock syndrome.
“Since then Audrey has been prone to infection and is far removed from …
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