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Mid-race seizure to marathon tilt - Warner Judd's second chance

Thursday, April 23, 2026

British runner Jess Warner Judd is set to debut at the London Marathon, marking a comeback less than two years after a mid-race seizure threatened her athletic career. Her return underscores resilience and highlights the challenges athletes face with sudden health crises.

Great Britain's Jess Warner Judd will make her London Marathon debut less than two years after a mid-race seizure left her fearing her career might be over.