Steeplechase Horror Fall At The World Athletics Championships
Austrian steeplechaser Guenther Weidlinger was rushed to hospital with facial injuries after a horror fall at the world championships on Sunday.
Weidlinger stumbled and smashed into a hurdle face-first, splitting his lip and cutting his jaw during the heats for the 3,000 meters steeplechase in Osaka.
Championships organizers said Weidlinger was being looked after at hospital for serious injuries but was still unable to recall his collision.
“Although he was unconscious for about 30 minutes, he now has full control of his arms (and) hands and can speak clearly,” the Osaka organizing committee said in a statement.
“He cannot recall the details of his accident but he is fully aware of his current situation.”
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August 28th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Ouch!
August 29th, 2007 at 3:40 am
Ouch, that sounds very painful! And then everyone says you need to do some sport because it improves your health…
August 29th, 2007 at 11:21 am
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btw i say OUCH as well!
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