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British Columbia runner Sarah Thompson retired mid-race at the 2025 Canadian Ultra Marathon Championship due to physical strain, citing athlete health advocacy.
British Columbia ultra-marathon runner Sarah Thompson has announced her retirement from competitive running during the 2025 Canadian Ultra Marathon Championship, citing long-term physical strain and a desire to focus on advocacy for athlete health.
The decision came mid-race, where she withdrew after completing 78 kilometers.
Thompson, a three-time national champion, said the race served as a symbolic conclusion to her career.
Her retirement highlights growing concerns about athlete burnout and long-term impacts of elite endurance sports.
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La corredora de Columbia Británica Sarah Thompson se retiró a mitad de carrera en el Campeonato Canadiense de Ultra Maratón 2025 debido a la tensión física, citando la defensa de la salud de los atletas.