World champion Peres Jepchirchir has withdrawn from the London Marathon due to a stress fracture. The injury, which occurred after her second-place finish in the Valencia marathon, has delayed her training.
World champion Peres Jepchirchir has withdrawn from this month's London Marathon.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion was diagnosed with an unspecified stress fracture after finishing second in the Valencia marathon in December.
That delayed the start of her training for London and the 32-year-old Kenyan has now told race organisers she must withdraw.
Jepchirchir won the 2024 London Marathon in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds.
"I was only able to resume training in late January," she said in a statement.
"I know that to be competitive at the London Marathon you have to be at your top level and despite my best efforts, I'm just short of that due to my lack of training."
Jepchirchir missed last year's event in London because of an ankle injury.
The 2024 Olympic champion Sifan Hassan had already withdrawn from this year's race on 26 April having suffered an Achilles injury.
Peres Jepchirchir withdrew due to an unspecified stress fracture that delayed her training.
Before withdrawing, she finished second in the Valencia marathon in December.
LIV Golf's future appears uncertain as reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may withdraw funding after investing $5 billion. Despite assurances for the 2026 season, the tour faces challenges from low ratings and strong competition from the PGA Tour.
Wings shut down questions about Fudd and Bueckers' relationship
Damon Jones, former NBA player, to change plea to guilty in conspiracy case involving Terry Rozier.
Indiana Fever bolster roster by signing veteran guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough
Joe Cole advises Arsenal to adjust their attack for the Man City match.
Former Indiana basketball players appeal dismissal of their lawsuit against the school.
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.