During a 4x200 meter relay competition at the state championship in Virginia, United States, a controversy erupted leaving Kaelen Tucker, an athlete from Brookville High School, injured and out of the race. The young woman received a strong blow to the back of her neck with a metal bar from a competitor at IC Norcom High School after being overtaken in the race.
The victim expressed her surprise and shock at what happened, while her mother lamented the lack of apologies from those involved. "I can't believe it happened... Not the athletes. Not the coaches. Even if it had been an accident, which I don't believe it was... nothing," commented the affected young woman.
Tucker had to withdraw from the competition and is being treated for a possible skull fracture and concussion as a result of the incident. The Brookville High School athlete had overtaken her rival from IC Norcom High School, who was in second position, when she was unexpectedly attacked from behind with the 'baton', the object used in relays.
The impact caused Tucker to withdraw from the race due to the pain she experienced and the possible injuries sustained. The severity of the act has caused outrage in the world of athletics, highlighting the lack of fair play and sportsmanship at the event.
