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Olympic withdrawals due to Zika

High-profile names who are not going to the Rio Olympics because of Zika virus fears.

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Olympic withdrawals due to Zika

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  1. Olympic withdrawals because of Zika

  2. Jason Day: "The explanation behind my choice is my worries about the conceivable transmission of the Zika infection and the potential dangers that it might present to my significant other's future pregnancies and to future individuals from our family," the Australian golfer said in an announcement posted on Twitter. Obligatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

  3. Tejay van Garderen: "In spite of the fact that the dangers connected with the Zika infection can be negligible and safety measures can be taken, my significant other Jessica is pregnant, and I would prefer not to hazard bringing anything back that could conceivably have an impact," the cyclist said in an announcement through USA Cycling. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

  4. Branden Grace: "After genuine thought, it is with misgiving that I have chosen to pull back myself from the Olympic rivalry because of the danger postured by the Zika infection," the 28-year-old golfer from South Africa, who is locked in to Nieke Coetzee, said in a statement.

  5. Savannah Guthrie, who co-has NBC's "Today" appear: "I'm not going to have the capacity to go to Rio," Guthrie told viewers of the morning appear. "The specialists say that we shouldn't, in view of the Zika infection, so I'll miss it." REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

  6. Vijay Singh: "I might want to play the Olympics, however the Zika infection, you know..." the Fijian golfer said. "I feel awful, I needed to play lastly ruled against it. It's amidst the Tour here and I'm attempting to make sense of my diversion." REUTERS/Jim Young

  7. Shane Lowry: "While I am severely baffled to pass up a great opportunity for that experience and the chance to win an Olympic award for Ireland, on this event I need to put my family�s welfare first,� said the golfer, who as of late wedded. Compulsory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

  8. Marc Leishman, whose spouse Audrey endured harmful stun disorder: "We have counseled with Audrey's doctor and because of her progressing recuperation from lethal stun and potential dangers connected with the transmission of the Zika infection, it was a troublesome yet simple choice not to partake," the Australian golfer said in an announcement. Obligatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

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