Olympic Silver Medallist Forced to Miss Key Events Amid Recovery

Laura Muir, the Olympic silver medallist in the 1500m, has announced her withdrawal from the indoor athletics season due to a back injury.

The Scottish athlete, who claimed silver behind Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon in Tokyo last summer, had intended to compete indoors this month to prepare for a busy outdoor schedule, including the World and European Championships and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

However, the 28-year-old has confirmed she will not participate in the Muller Indoor Grand Prix in Birmingham this weekend or the British Indoor Championships. Muir had already decided against competing in the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade next month.

“I’m deeply disappointed to announce that I won’t be able to race at this weekend’s Muller Indoor Grand Prix in Birmingham,” Muir shared on Twitter. “Following further investigation on an injury sustained weeks ago, I need to pause running to allow for recovery. Sadly, this means my indoor season is cancelled for the year.”

She expressed her regret, noting her excitement about competing in front of a home crowd. “Training had been progressing well, and I was eager to race. It’s disheartening not to join such a world-class line-up on Saturday. The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle for fans.”

Muir, known for her strong performances on the track, will now focus on recovering fully in time for the upcoming outdoor competitions later this year.

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