Crawley pole vaulter Nick Buckfield has confirmed his retirement from the sport at the end of the year.

A persistent hamstring problem meant he could not compete at the Olympic trials and he will now move into coaching.

The 35-year-old British record holder told BBC Southern Counties Radio: "I can't perform at the level I want when I'm carrying an injury.

"I'm going to be coaching a few people including Andy Marsh, who came fifth in the world juniors."