The impressive fall that left a runner unconscious on the obstacle course at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: video

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are about to end and have left several impressive images of the performance of the athletes in each discipline. This time, a chilling fall was the protagonist in one of the athletics races.

In the 3000-meter steeplechase, one of the favorites for the Olympic medal was the Ethiopian Lamecha Girma, But due to an unfortunate collision with the fence he said goodbye to the international competition.

The runner was knocked out

In the images that recorded the race, the Ethiopian could be seen advancing at a good pace along the track at the Stade de France where the athletics competitions take place. At that moment he was second behind the American runner.

As the final sprint of the 300 meters came, Lamecha was preparing to finish the race and meet the high expectations he had for this occasion. However, While trying to jump over the obstacle, he tripped on his right knee and flipped in the air before falling to the ground due to a blow to the head.

The paramedics quickly went to the spot where Girma was still unconscious and did not show any signs of improvement at the time. He was subsequently immobilized and removed from the competition for the relevant check-ups.

“Following his fall in the 3,000m steeplechase, Lamecha Girma received immediate attention from the stadium’s medical teams. Our thoughts are with him and we send him our best wishes for a speedy recovery,” the Organising Committee said in a statement.

The 23-year-old athlete was quickly taken to a medical centre where he underwent tests and was discharged after regaining consciousness.

In separate posts, a member of the Ethiopian Olympic delegation recorded Girma’s recovery, who is now back in the Olympic village with his country. “Lamecha Girma has been discharged from the hospital and is back,” reads the post, in which fans sent their messages of support.

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