Many countries' athletic programs are choosing to keep athletes away from Beijing for as long as possible until they have to compete in their events. "Athletics Australia says competitors will stay in a Hong Kong holding camp until a few days before their events.
Performance manager Max Binnington said: "Anything more than five or six days and athletes inevitably end up with some sort of respiratory problem.
"So many sports who don't have to be there early are choosing not to go in.""
Performance manager Max Binnington said: "Anything more than five or six days and athletes inevitably end up with some sort of respiratory problem.
"So many sports who don't have to be there early are choosing not to go in.""
Athletes will miss the opening ceremony due to these health concerns.
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