Overview

• Adeleke announced on August 18 via Instagram that she will not compete in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo because her 2025 season is over.
• The 22-year-old had secured qualifying marks in both the 200m and 400m but cited lingering injuries and continuous setbacks as preventing her from training at her expected level.
• Her season-best times of 50.42 in the 400m and 22.52 in the 200m left her ranked 26th and 36th globally, well below her podium-contending performances of previous years.
• Team Ireland must now recalibrate its medal strategy and the women’s 4x400m relay lineup after Adeleke’s withdrawal dealt a significant blow to their championship ambitions.
• She will spend the remainder of the year healing and recovering with the aim of returning stronger for the next season.