Overview
- Athletics Ireland confirmed on Friday that Mawdsley has withdrawn from the European Championships after failing to recover from a diagnosed torn hamstring.
- The 27-year-old pulled up in the 200m at the national championships in Santry in late July and was subsequently diagnosed with the hamstring tear.
- Her absence leaves Sophie Becker as Ireland’s sole entrant in the individual 400m and, together with an earlier withdrawal by Rachel McCann, forces changes to the women’s 4x400m relay selection.
- Mawdsley had been in career-best form this season, lowering her 400m personal best four times to 50.06 seconds and ranking among the top athletes in Europe, making her a genuine podium contender before the injury.
- Mawdsley thanked her medical and coaching team in her statement, described the recovery attempt as having ‘pushed the limits,’ and said she expects to rehab and return to competition later this season.