The news desk
On October 6, 2026, Marathon Handbook reported that European record holder Bashir Abdi withdrew from the Chicago Marathon due to a calf tear, with only six days remaining until the race. The report said he was injured during his final track workout in Flagstaff, Arizona. The report also mentioned that he was injured less than two weeks after the race organizer added him to the elite athlete list. There is currently no further information about his recovery timeline or subsequent race plans.
European record holder Bashir Abdi tore his calf in his final track session in Flagstaff, Arizona, and has withdrawn from the Chicago Marathon just six days before the race. He was injured less than two weeks after organizers added him to the elite field.