Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma has regained consciousness after a horrifying fall during the men’s steeplechase at the Paris Olympics, sending shockwaves through the sports world. The incident occurred during a pivotal moment in the race when he tripped over a hurdle and passed out, leaving spectators and fellow athletes shocked.
The news of Girma regaining consciousness brought a collective sigh of relief to the athletics community. Reports from the hospital indicate that the athlete is stable and is expected to make a full recovery. This development has been met with an outpouring of support and well wishes for Girma’s speedy return to health and competitive form.
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Girma appeared to have lost his senses after tripping over a hurdle and hitting the ground hard with his back, then his head.
Lying on his stomach, he did not move while the entire field avoided him.
His coaching team later delivered an update on his condition online, posting a picture of the steeplechaser on X (formerly Twitter) while undergoing examinations in hospital.
The picture, which showed the runner laying back in a hospital bed, was posted by @angasurunning with the caption: ‘Coach Teshome Kebede said “Lamecha Girma is in good condition.”‘
From a distance, images of Girma’s trip were frightening since his convulsing left leg could be seen. His eyes were also open while he wore a neck brace on the stretcher.
‘Following his fall in the 3,000m steeplechase, Lamecha Girma received immediate care from the on-site medical teams. Our thoughts are with him and we are sending him our very best wishes for a swift recovery,’ Paris 2024 said in a statement.
The race had all the makings of an epic duel as Soufiane El Bakkali waited in the middle of the pack before making his move with about 300m to go, chasing down Girma who was flying through the field.
Events took a jarring turn, however, when Girma fell, drawing gasps from the crowd.
Lamecha Girma’s story is a source of inspiration and motivation for aspiring athletes everywhere, reminding them that even in the face of adversity, anything is possible with hard work, resilience, and unwavering determination.
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