Athletics: Chris Tomlinson suffers injury blow as Germany claim victory in Glasgow
Last Updated: 26/01/15 11:28am
Long-jumper Chris Tomlinson suffered a torn hamstring as Great Britain and Northern Ireland were edged out by Germany in the Sainsbury's Glasgow International Match.
The 33-year-old sustained the injury in his first event of the season, while there was further disappointment as world indoor champion Richard Kilty was disqualified from the 60 metres for a false start.
Britain trailed in third place in the four-team tournament with four of the 16 events remaining and could not close the gap on winners Germany, despite a double relay win.
In a dramatic finale, France’s celebrations were cut short when they were disqualified in the men’s 4x400m relay, leaving the Germans one point ahead of the French and British.
Britain's Kelly Massey, Serita Solomon and Chris Kandu all set personal bests in victories, while Jessica Judd cruised home in the 1500m as Britain took six of the 16 events.
But Scotland secured just a solitary victory through captain Jamie Bowie at the Emirates Arena.
Tomlinson still managed to finish second behind Germany's Julian Howard after posting a first jump of 7.61 metres, although he is facing a frustrating lay-off.
"I basically tore my hamstring from my take-off leg," he said. "It's a great shame really because I was in decent shape, but I still finished second.
"But that's the way it goes unfortunately. My indoor season is definitely over now."