Stacy St. Clair and Ted Gregory:
July 27, 2012
… Li, 23, fell while practicing a dismount on the uneven bars, tearing ligaments in her neck. …
From her hotel in London on Thursday, Li said most of the pain was emotional. She was in the top shape of her life, she said, when the injury occurred Tuesday. To have that taken away so suddenly “is a little bit difficult emotionally,” Li said.
“Physically I guess I’m OK,” she said, adding that she’s wearing a neck brace and enduring “a little bit” of pain. “Everything besides my neck is working.” …
Li said she’s planning on staying in London to support the team from the stands when competition occurs Sunday night.
The rumour I’ve heard is that she’ll now be sent home rather than stay in London.
Leave a comment if you’ve heard anything more.
UPDATE from USAG on Facebook:
Anna will be traveling to London for the Olympic Games. She and her mother, who is her coach, have decided that spending a few days at the Games before heading back to Chicago will be a valuable experience. She will be seeing a local physician for follow up after her return.
Li said, “I’m excited to get to come to London and be at the Olympic Games and support my team. I want to enjoy the experience even though I am injured.”
Great news! 🙂
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