U.S. pole vaulter Sam Kendricks tests positive, out of Olympics
Two-time world pole vault champion Sam Kendricks tested positive for COVID-19 and will not compete for the United States at the Tokyo Olympics.
The United States Olympic Paralympic Committee confirmed the positive test Thursday, adding Kendricks was in isolation at a local hotel.
"Sam is an incredible and accomplished member of Team USA and his presence will be missed," the committee said in a statement. "Out of respec