The Dutch star, the undisputed protagonist of the Paris 2024 Games with a record-breaking gold medal, has announced her withdrawal from the April London Marathon due to a troublesome Achilles tendon injury.
The issue began six weeks ago during a treadmill training session. Hassan tried to recover in time, gritting her teeth and hoping for a miracle, but reality forced her to slow down.
"To compete at that level, you have to be perfect," said the champion, who also won the 2023 edition of the London race. "At first I thought the pain would go away, but the more I increased the workload, the more I realized I couldn’t prepare the way I demand of myself. I have to listen to my body."
At 33, Hassan remains one of the most decorated middle‑distance runners ever: gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m in Tokyo 2021, and then the historic triple crown completed in 2024, becoming the first woman to win Olympic gold in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and the marathon.
The appointment with London is only postponed: the next edition will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026.



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