Alistair Brownlee is making his comeback from injury at the World Triathlon Series (WTS) this weekend at Yokohama.

The Dewsbury-born triathlete has been out all winter because of a recurring Achilles injury that plagued him last season.

The Olympic gold medalist has ruled out competing in the 10,000m track event at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to concentrate on regaining ground on current WTS leader Javier Gómez.

He said: “I had intended originally to aim for the 10,000m on the track in Glasgow but that’s off for me now.

“I really wanted to do the qualifying race in London last weekend but the timescale just doesn’t work for me. It has made me realise that the focus, for now, anyway, has to be triathlon.

“I don’t want to jeopardise my comeback as I look to regain the world championship crown.

“This time I’m aware of the need to not rush back. I have to know when I’m ready to race to the best of my ability again. I can’t risk anything if I’m not sure.

“I’m under no illusions as to how difficult it will be this season with Javier Gómez in the sort of form he’s in, having won the opening two races.”

Yokohama will be the Olympic Champion’s first taste of this year’s World Triathlon Series after missing the first two events in Auckland and Cape Town.

Alistair’s brother Jonny is second in the current rankings.

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