Peres Jepchirchir Withdraws from 2026 TCS London Marathon Following Stress Fracture
Emile Cairess has withdrawn due to a calf injury that disrupted his training throughout March.
Emile Cairess (GBR) has withdrawn from the 2026 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 26 April.
The 28-year-old, who finished third at the 2024 TCS London Marathon, picked up a calf issue which hampered his training throughout March.
Cairess said: “I am gutted to be withdrawing from the 2026 TCS London Marathon. After missing the 2025 race, I was so excited at the prospect of returning this year, but out of respect to both the race and the distance, I only want to be on the Start Line if I’m in the best possible condition.
“Unfortunately, the calf issue I sustained earlier in my training block means I am not currently where I need to be, I’ve done my best to be on the Start Line but unfortunately, I have to make the tough decision to withdraw. I wish everyone taking part the very best of luck and hope to be back at the TCS London Marathon next year.”
In a further update on the elite fields, Great Britain’s Alice Wright has also today withdrawn.
For the updated elite fields, see below.
