If there is such a thing as a “good” serious injury, it’s a complete Achilles tendon tear.
Alexis Greene – University of Arizona… “She’s phenomenal,” said senior Karin Wurm. “It’s definitely been inspirational for every person on the team, from the seniors looking down at her and for the freshman to see someone who had had such an extreme injury – tearing your Achilles’ – which for many people is career-ending and to come back and to be so strong is awesome. …”
Far from being “career-ending”, most gymnasts recover very well.
Adam Wong, Canadian Olympian, is on the comeback trail, as well. And looking good to qualify for Beijing.
Every coach knows someone who has had this injury. It must happen to gymnasts and tumblers more than in any other sport.
I have no data at all. But, seems to me, it is happening less frequently than in the past. Leave a comment if you have any statistics on this.
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