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Sifan Hassan and Fiona O’Keeffe withdrew from the NYC Marathon. Hassan cited illness affecting training. O’Keeffe had surgery on a hamstring tear. Both missed spring marathons.
Hassan, the 2024 Olympic champion, last raced in New York in November. She withdrew from London due to an Achilles injury. O’Keeffe had surgery in Colorado. Read more everyday miles coverage.
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What should runners know about Hassan and O’Keeffe Withdraw from NYC Marathon?
Olympic champion and top American runner out of NYC Marathon Sifan Hassan and Fiona O’Keeffe withdrew from the NYC Marathon. Hassan cited illness affecting training. O’Keeffe had surgery on a hamstring tear. Both missed spring marathons.
When did Runner World publish this everyday miles brief?
Runner World published this brief on October 15, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 14, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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