‘Disappointed' Rhasidat Adeleke ruled out of National Senior Track & Field Championships ‘to focus on recovery'
Normally a 400m runner, Adeleke won the 100m title last year but will not defend her crown in Santry.
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Rhasidat Adeleke will miss the National Senior Track and Field Championships
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Sharlene Mawdsley will be competing
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'as she continues to focus on recovery following recent race exertions'.
But there will still be an impressive line-up at Morton Stadium with many 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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