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British runner Thompson out of World Championships due to US visa delay

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 October 4, 2020 Britain's Chris Thompson during the elite men's race Pool via REUTERS

British marathon runner Chris Thompson will miss the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon after being unable to obtain an American visa in time for the competition, UK Athletics (UKA) said on Friday.

Dozens of competitors have been struggling to get a United States visa, with the logjam threatening to prevent around 100 athletes, coaches and officials from entering the country for the event that gets underway later on Friday.

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