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German medal contender Abdilaahi out of athletics Euros due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:48 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

German medal contender Abdilaahi out of athletics Euros due to injury

Summary

German distance runner Mohamed Abdilaahi will miss the European athletics championships next week in Britain due to a foot injury. Abdilaahi has struggled with foot problems for three weeks, impacting his preparation for the event. Known for his national records in the 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 meters, he was considered a strong contender for a medal in the 5,000m event. Abdilaahi expressed his disappointment and aims to return to competition before the season ends.

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•Mohamed Abdilaahi misses the Euros due to a foot injury.
•He has not competed for three weeks because of foot problems.
•Abdilaahi holds national records in multiple distance events.
•He was expected to contend for a medal in the 5,000m.
•Abdilaahi intends to return to competition later this season.

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10:48 AMYahoo Sports — German medal hope Abdilaahi to miss athletics Euros with foot injury

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German distance running medal hope Mohamed Abdilaahi will not compete at next week's European athletics championships in Britain due to a foot injury. "“Foot problems have held me back over the last three weeks.
— Yahoo Sports

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