Jake Wightman will not be coached by his father Geoff, the previous 1500m world champion has introduced.
The daddy-son duo shared the expertise collectively when Jake gained gold on the observe in 2022 and Geoff was commentating on the race because the stadium announcer.
Scot Jake has had lengthy intervals out with damage since then, together with lacking the 2023 season and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“The purpose has are available in my profession the place each bodily and mentally we each must go our separate methods,” Jake Wightman mentioned on Instagram.
“By doing this we guarantee there’s a lot extra to come back sooner or later, not as a coach/athlete however as a father/son, away from the depth and stress of coaching and racing.
“Coaches do not get the gratitude they deserve at the very best of instances, however even much less so when it started driving right down to races throughout the nation as a child, to flying internationally collectively, all in pursuit of serving to me dwell out my dream.
“So that is to say thanks Dad for all of the years of selfless money and time.
“I hope we are able to each look again on what we achieved along with immense delight.”
