The field of GOP contenders was reduced to three following Friday's surprise withdrawal from the race by Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb, who cited a desire to spend more time with family. (news.wbfo.org)
With Jamaica's triple world champion Shelly - Ann Fraser - Pryce a late withdrawal from the race, the Nigerian — who won world long jump silver and and 200m bronze in Moscow — powered over the line clocking 22.36 to beat the likes of Bahamian sprinter Anthonique Strachan with 22.50. (athleticsweekly.com)
His shock withdrawal from the race shows how damaged he has been about the questions over his acceptability. (theconversation.com)