Sharlene Mawdsley withdraws from European Championships due to injury

Sharlene Mawdsley has officially withdrawn from the European Athletics Championships, which start in Birmingham on August 8, due to a hamstring injury. The injury was sustained during the 200m at the National Championships in Santry on July 25. Mawdsley was expected to compete in the individual 400m and the women's 4x400m relay, where she previously won silver in 2022. In a statement, she expressed gratitude for her team's efforts during her recovery but acknowledged that the timing did not permit her to compete this year.

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