The 25-year-old athlete announced her decision via Instagram on July 27, stating that despite her efforts to recover, her preparation has been significantly hindered. Samba-Mayela, who is also the vice Olympic champion in the event, had previously missed the French Championships due to injuries affecting her Achilles tendon and calf. Earlier in June, she recorded the third-best European performance of the season in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.50 seconds in Georgetown, Texas.