Italian sprinter Marcell Jacobs withdraws from Monte Carlo Diamond League meet

Olympic 100 m champion Marcell Jacobs pulled out of the Meeting Herculis in Monte Carlo, part of the Wanda Diamond League, citing mild muscle fatigue and choosing not to risk his preparation for the European Championships in Birmingham scheduled for 10‑16 August. He will instead compete at the Italian National Championships in Florence on 25‑26 July.

Italy’s squad remains robust despite his absence, with long jumper Mattia Furlani returning from injury, high jumper Matteo Siola, and triple‑jumper Dariya Derkach among the Italians entered. The meet also features world‑class competitors such as Miltiadis Tentoglou, Simon Ehammer, Gerson Baldé, Tajay Gayle, Wayne Pinnock and former champion Mutaz Essa Barshim, as well as stars like pole‑vault world record‑holder Armand Duplantis and 400 m Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino.