Kurt Angle Pulls Out Of Olympic Comeback Attempt; Reveals Partial MCL Tear

Kurt Angle’s hope to return to the Olympics has ended. Angle posted the following on Twitter:

Due to Hamstring@Knee Injuries, I’m forced to Pull Out of trials.Had a talk W/ Usa Wrestling Coach Zeke Jones Who has Supported Me all Year

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 12, 2012

I trained Extremely hard for a full Year. I’m Very Disappointed. I want to thank All the fans for Ur Support. U Motivated Me.

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 12, 2012

I Must focus On TNA and Lockdown Ppv, Which Has Always Been My 1st Priority. I Hope to Be Able to Put On the Best Performance I Can.

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 12, 2012

TNA Has Supported My Olympic Dream Since the Day I Approached Dixie Carter about My Quest for Gold! Thank You. I injured My MCL in My Knee

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 12, 2012

The Doctors Say It’s a partial tear which will take 4-6 Months w/ rehab. I Will have It Heavily Protected at Lockdown.

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 12, 2012

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