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Sharlene Mawdsley, a two-time relay medalist, has withdrawn from the European Championships. She sustained a hamstring injury at the national championships last month. The championships start on Monday and end on August 16.
Mawdsley was set to compete in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She was part of the team that won silver in Rome two years ago. The injury occurred during the 200m race at the National Championships on July 25. Read more racing coverage.
In a statement, Mawdsley expressed gratitude to her team for their efforts. She mentioned pushing the limits in her recovery but acknowledged the timing was not favorable. Mawdsley looks forward to returning to the track later this season. Related: Paul McGrath: From Rome Silver to European and World Medals.
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Irish runner Sharlene Mawdsley out of upcoming European Athletics Championships. Sharlene Mawdsley, a two-time relay medalist, has withdrawn from the European Championships. She sustained a hamstring injury at the national championships last month. The championships start on Monday and end on August 16.
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Runner World published this brief on August 8, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated August 8, 2026.
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