Summary
Olympic champion Sifan Hassan will not participate in the April London Marathon due to an Achilles injury. She got the injury while training on a treadmill and decided not to compete as she is not in the best condition.
Key Facts
- Sifan Hassan is a Dutch Olympic champion.
- She withdrew from the London Marathon because of an Achilles injury.
- The injury happened about six weeks ago during treadmill training.
- Hassan won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, setting a record time.
- She also won the 2023 London Marathon.
- Hassan has Olympic golds in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and marathon events.
- The 2026 London Marathon is scheduled for April 26.
