Hannah Storm misses NYC Marathon coverage while recovering from surgery

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Hannah Storm misses NYC Marathon coverage while recovering from surgery
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Hannah Storm will not participate in the ESPN and ABC coverage of the New York City Marathon on October 29, 2026, as she recovers from a hysterectomy. The longtime SportsCenter anchor announced her recovery has left her cancer-free. Despite hoping to return in time for the marathon, doctors advised her to rest further. Storm expressed gratitude for her health and plans to cheer on her colleagues from home. She has been an advocate for early cancer detection following her own diagnosis and treatment over the past few years.

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  • •Storm is recovering from a recent hysterectomy.
  • •She announced being cancer-free via social media.
  • •Storm planned to cover the marathon but was advised to rest.
  • •Her past advocacy includes promoting cancer awareness and early detection.
  • •She had a notable return to ESPN for WNBA coverage this year.
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Hannah Storm to miss NYC Marathon coverage while recovering from surgery, says she’s cancer-free
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Hannah Storm won’t be on site for ESPN and ABC’s coverage of the New York City Marathon on Sunday. The longtime SportsCenter anchor revealed this week that she’s still recovering from a hysterectomy, and that the surgery has left her cancer-free. In a statement posted to X on Wednesday, Storm said she had been aiming…

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