Adeleke’s Comeback Falls Short | Dublin News

Rhasidat Adeleke made a cautious return to the 400-meter race at the Pre Classic in Eugene, finishing ninth in 52.26 seconds — a full three seconds slower than her Irish record and a stark contrast to her dominant 2023 performance. Starting strong but fading in the final stretch, she was the only runner to miss the 52-second barrier. Jamaica’s Dejanea Oakley stunned in her Diamond League debut with a blistering 49.64, while Aaliyah Butler and Stacey Ann Williams rounded out the top three. Despite injuries sidelining her from the World Championships and falling short of the 51.20 needed for European Championships qualification, Adeleke remains focused on Monaco next weekend, where Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino will be among the elite. With youth and resilience on her side, she’s determined to reclaim her form and hit that qualifying mark. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3cd6ab4d0c91c28c