British runner Jess Warner Judd to make London Marathon debut after epilepsy diagnosis
British distance runner Jess Warner Judd will make her London Marathon debut in 2026, 14 years after winning the Mini London Marathon, after a remarkable recovery from epilepsy that caused her to collapse during the 2024 European Championships in Rome. The 31-year-old, who finished eighth in the world over 10,000m less than 10 months before her collapse, suffered a seizure on the track with 600m remaining and was later diagnosed with focal epilepsy. After a year of therapy and careful management, she returns to competition with a new perspective, prioritizing enjoyment over achievement.