Overview
- Mantz withdrew with the race three weeks away, announcing his decision through the Boston Athletic Association.
- He said his fitness had not progressed enough to compete at his best and added that he expects to be back racing soon.
- The 29-year-old has dealt with injuries since the fall, including a sacral stress fracture after his American record run in Chicago.
- With Mantz out, attention turns to U.S. contenders such as Galen Rupp, Clayton Young, Biya Simbassa, Ryan Ford, Zouhair Talbi, and CJ Albertson.
- The decision ends his run of marathon starts dating to 2022.