Ireland relay team dealt huge blow as Rhasidat Adeleke withdraws

OUT: Rhasidat Adeleke has withdrawn from the Ireland relay team. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ireland’s chances in the women’s 4x400m at the World Championships in Budapest have been dealt a massive blow following the withdrawal of Rhasidat Adeleke.

The 20-year-old Tallaght sprinter finished fourth in the world 400m final on Wednesday and it was expected she would play a key role for the team, which will compete in the 4x400m heats tomorrow evening, but her absence means they will now be hugely up against it to secure a place in Sunday’s final.