Finnish heptathlete Saga Vanninen withdraws from Götzis competition

Finnish heptathlete Saga Vanninen was forced to withdraw from the Götzis heptathlon after five events. Vanninen trains under javelin thrower Tero Pitkämäki and has acknowledged the disappointment of those close to her.

Finnish heptathlete Saga Vanninen withdrew from the heptathlon taking place in Götzis, Austria after five events, abandoning the competition before its conclusion.

Vanninen currently trains under javelin thrower Tero Pitkämäki and has been one of Finland's most promising track and field talents. The withdrawal in Götzis is a painful setback for the athlete and her inner circle.

Vanninen herself acknowledged her awareness of those around her. "I have noticed how disappointed the people around me are," she said after withdrawing. The specific reasons for abandoning the competition midway have not been made public.

The Götzis heptathlon is one of the most prestigious competitions of its kind in the world and attracts top athletes from across Europe.