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Jessica Warner-Judd to run London marathon after seizure

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Jessica Warner-Judd to run London marathon after seizure
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  • Warner-Judd suffered a focal seizure at the 2024 European Championships
  • She was diagnosed with depression and autism and is now seizure-free
  • She will run the London marathon on Sunday and targets the Los Angeles Olympics

According to multiple reports, Warner-Judd experienced a focal seizure during the race and subsequently received trauma therapy. She was diagnosed with depression and autism. She is now on medication and seizure-free. According to The Guardian - Main UK, Warner-Judd described the experience as difficult to recover from but said she feels lucky to have a second chance. She also noted that she struggled mentally and that the diagnoses helped her understand her situation.

Warner-Judd made her marathon debut in New York in November 2024, running 2:24:45 on a tough course. She now works up to 20 hours a week at a deli counter at Booth's and has cut back on triggers such as chocolate, junk food, alcohol, and lack of sleep. She moved to Clitheroe with her husband after completing her PhD in regenerative medicine at Loughborough.

Warner-Judd is targeting the Los Angeles Olympics. Her specific medication, personal best marathon time, and target time for London have not been disclosed.

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