DAVID KENNY FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM MEN’S 20KM RACE WALK AT WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS - Athletics Ireland

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DAVID KENNY FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM MEN’S 20KM RACE WALK AT WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

16 September 2025

David Kenny (Farranfore Maine Valley AC) has been forced to withdraw from the Men’s 20km Race Walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo due to recent illness.

Despite his best efforts, Saturday’s race will come too soon for Kenny who will now focus on recovery.

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