Gaborone — The world came to a standstill on August 7 after the athletics governing body IAAF medical delegate announced Botswana 400 metres Isaac Makwala will not line up for the IAAF World Championships 200 metre heat and 400 finals, after being diagnosed with an infectious disease.
Makwala, who was seen as South African runner Wayde Van Niekerk's rival, qualified for the 400 metres finals with impressive times, and could not line up for the 200 metres heat on August 7.
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