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Gesa Felicitas Krause Pulls Out of Diamond League After Rib Fracture Diagnosis

The two-time European champion will take extended rest to heal fully before outlining her upcoming season.

Gesa Felicitas Krause nach ihrem Sturz in Oslo

Overview

  • Krause withdrew early from the Diamond League meeting in Eugene on July 5 after persistent pain forced her to stop running.
  • Her mid-June fall in Oslo was initially diagnosed as a rib contusion, leading her to compete in Paris under the assumption of a bruise.
  • A follow-up medical evaluation confirmed a fractured rib, overturning the earlier diagnosis and prompting her to pull back from scheduled events.
  • On Instagram Krause admitted that although she felt ready to race, her body had other plans and required more time to recover.
  • She plans to adjust her competition schedule given the compressed mid-summer championship calendar.