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Jess Warner Judd’s Inspiring Comeback: From Seizure Collapse to London Marathon Debut 2026

Posted : 23 April 2026

British athlete Jess Warner Judd is set to make her London Marathon debut in 2026, completing a remarkable comeback after a life-altering medical emergency in Rome nearly ended her running career. The 31-year-old has spoken openly about her journey, describing it as a “second chance” she never expected to receive.

During the European Championship 10,000m final in 2024, Warner Judd collapsed in the closing stages after suffering a seizure caused by undiagnosed epilepsy. The incident, witnessed by her husband and coach from the stands, led to immediate medical intervention and a hospital diagnosis that revealed focal epilepsy.

Following the diagnosis, Warner Judd faced a long and difficult recovery both physically and mentally. Initial attempts to return to competition proved overwhelming, as she struggled with fitness setbacks and anxiety linked to her traumatic experience on the track. Doctors and therapists later advised a period of recovery before she could safely resume elite training.

Over time, with treatment and therapy, she gradually rebuilt her relationship with running. She described learning to run again without fear, shifting her mindset from performance pressure to enjoyment and personal fulfilment. Living in Lancashire with her husband, she now balances training with a more grounded lifestyle.

Her return to top-level competition gained momentum when she impressed in the New York City Marathon, finishing seventh in 2:24:45 on her debut at the distance. That performance quickly convinced her to accept an invitation to run in London.

Now preparing for the 2026 London Marathon, Warner Judd says her return is about embracing the sport on her own terms. While a return to track racing remains uncertain, she has not ruled it out entirely, insisting there is still “unfinished business” in athletics—but only if she can enjoy it again.

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