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Yulimar Rojas Withdraws from Olympics Due to Achilles Injury

The Olympic triple jump champion announced her withdrawal after a severe injury during training.

  • Yulimar Rojas, reigning Olympic triple jump champion, has withdrawn from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a torn Achilles tendon.
  • The Venezuelan athlete suffered the injury while training in Spain and underwent surgery in Madrid.
  • Rojas expressed her heartbreak and apologized to her fans and country for not being able to compete.
  • Support poured in from fellow athletes and fans on social media, highlighting her influence in the track and field community.
  • Rojas holds the world record in the triple jump and has multiple world and Olympic titles to her name.
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