Rhasidat Adeleke ‘forever grateful' as Irish hero reveals injury led to ‘lingering setbacks' and makes promise to fans
National Senior Track and Field Championships
this weekend.
The Tallaght speedster, 22,
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Rhasidat Adeleke is out of the National Track & Field Championships
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In a pair of tweets, the 2024 Olympian revealed that a previous injury has deviated to further issues that left her no other choice.
However, she vowed to get some "Morton magic" at the championships next year.
Adeleke posted: "Unfortunately, I won't be competing at the National championships this weekend.
"I've attended nationals every year since 2021 & there's nothing like competing in-front of a home crowd.
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"An injury I had earlier this season has transcended into additional lingering setbacks so I'll be supporting from afar.
"I'll hopefully be back to get some Morton magic next year. I'm forever grateful for the all the support.
"Best of luck to everyone racing."
While Adeleke's absence will come as a blow for fans, there will still be plenty to look forward to at the Morton Stadium.
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Many athletes opting to compete in different disciplines than they would normally.
They include World indoor pentathlon silver medalist Kate O'Connor who will be in action in javelin, shot put and long jump.
Sarah Healy who won the Rome Diamond League 1,500m race runs in the 800m where her rivals will include Sophie O'Sullivan.
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Day tickets are €15 with two-day tickets costing €25 with under-16s going free.
Adeleke's statement comes after fellow Olympian Daniel Wiffen had revealed he had
The Olympic gold medalist has chosen to withdraw as he continues to recover from appendicitis which he had in June.
The condition impacted his performance in Wednesday's final of the 800m, in which the
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And in a statement through
Wiffen said: "Just to let everyone know, I have medically withdrawn from the World Championships in Singapore due to the appendicitis that I suffered from in June.
"Thank you for all the support in last night's final.
"I wasn't physically at my best, but I will be working towards getting back to full fitness and winning shape soon."
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