Updated: Rhasidat Adeleke reveals reason for missing National Track and Field Championships

A question to Adeleke’s management team on Monday about the specific reason for her absence was not answered, with Athletics Ireland stating she was 'disappointed not to be defending her national 100m title this weekend'

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025 - 17:38

Cathal Dennehy

Rhasidat Adeleke will miss this weekend’s 123.ie National Track and Field Championships in Santry as she focuses on overcoming physical issues that have been affecting her this season.

On Thursday afternoon, the 22-year-old Dubliner wrote on social media: “Unfortunately, I won’t be competing at the National championships this weekend. I’ve attended nationals every year since 2021 & there’s nothing like competing in-front of a home crowd.

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