Jens Voigt had to quit his attempt to run seven marathons in seven days after a leg infection
Former professional rider Jens Voigt has been forced to quit his attempt to run seven marathons in seven days for charity after developing a bacterial infection in his left leg.
The 46-year-old German completed his fourth marathon on Friday in Berlin but was unable to start Saturday's run due to pain and swelling. Under medical advice, he decided to with withdraw from his charity-fundraising attempt.
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