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Israeli Sprinter Blessing Afrifah Withdraws From European Athletics Championships Due to Injury
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Blessing Afrifah and Luna Chemtai Salpeter will miss the European Athletics Championships due to injuries, while 18 Israeli athletes will compete in Birmingham from August 10 to 16. Several athletes secured their spots recently, including Omri Shif and Sagie Lamdiel, following strong performances at national events.
- 01Blessing Afrifah withdraws from European Championships due to hamstring injury.
- 02Luna Chemtai Salpeter also out with injury, replaced by Mintemar Bikaya.
- 0318 Israeli athletes will compete in various track and field events in Birmingham.
- 04Matan Ivri qualified last-minute for 1500m after other athletes withdrew.
- 05Omri Shif and Sagie Lamdiel secured spots following recent record-breaking performances.
- 06Gal Ard qualified for 200m after winning Israeli Championship last week.
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