During the USATF New York City Grand Prix on Sunday, Elaine Thompson-Herah, the current 100-meter Olympic champion from Jamaica, suffered an injury to her Achilles tendon. The incident occurred as she competed in the 100-meter race at Icahn Stadium.
Thompson-Herah, known for her explosive starts, began the race strongly but started to slow down midway through. As she approached the finish line, the 31-year-old sprinter was seen limping and eventually had to remove her right spike. She was then assisted off the track, indicating the severity of her injury.
Despite her setback, Thompson-Herah remains a top contender in the 100 and 200 meters at the upcoming Paris Games. She aims to emulate the legendary Usain Bolt by securing a third consecutive Olympic gold medal in both sprint events.
In the race where the injury occurred, Favour Ofili of Nigeria emerged victorious with a season-best time of 11.18 seconds, while Thompson-Herah finished last with a time of 11.48 seconds. The Jamaican sprinter has been dealing with Achilles issues throughout her career, and her participation in her country's Olympic trials later this month may be impacted by this recent setback.
Thompson-Herah's representatives have not yet provided any official statement regarding the extent of her injury or her recovery timeline. Fans and supporters will be eagerly awaiting updates on her condition as she navigates this challenging period ahead of the highly anticipated Olympic Games in Paris.
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