What a shame.
This is the two time defending NCAA Champion’s second Achilles injury, both times tumbling on Floor.
Her recovery the first time was amazing.
As I wrote recently, “if there is such a thing as a ‘good’ serious injury, it’s a complete Achilles tendon tear.” Courtney could come back again — but not this season.
What a shame.
… This doesn’t bode that well for the Georgia Gym Dogs, who are hosting this year’s NCAA Championships and are favored despite pressure from perennial no. 2 Utah. But this team has proven itself incredibly well under pressure — last season it lost seniors Kelsey Ericksen and Ashley Kupets to injury before the NCAA tournament and still managed to win. …
Courtney Kupets – Georgia biography
(via difficulty plus execution)
UPDATE: In case you were wondering, it was Courtney’s other Achilles. Now both have been operated upon. (link)
Gymnastics Coaching.com 