Sharon Lokedi reveals reason for Boston Marathon withdrawal

© MOSCA Twitter

ATHLETICS Sharon Lokedi reveals reason for Boston Marathon withdrawal

Abigael Wafula 17:53 - 31.03.2023

This was to be her second marathon in her running career.

The 2022 New York City Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi has withdrawn from the Boston Marathon slated for Monday April 17.

In a lengthy Instagram post, Lokedi explained that she would have to postpone her debut at the event due to an injury she picked up. 

https://twitter.com/CitiusMag/status/1641465955719979010?s=20

She noted that things were working out for her well but she, unfortunately, sustained an injury that hindered her training making it impossible to get back on track in time for the marathon.

“Unfortunately, my debut at the Boston Marathon will have to wait a little longer. Just when everything was lining up well and I was getting excited to toe the line once again, I sustained an injury that hindered my training,” Lokedi said.

She becomes the first woman to withdraw from the elite women’s field due to an injury.

https://twitter.com/bostonmarathon/status/1641107238696673281?s=20

Recently, two-time world 5000m champion Hellen Obiri had been added to the elite list that coming as reprieve to the Kenyan contingent.

Tags: