Gardening accident for Olympian Katie Archibald

Sixty years ago, I went to a ski-ing course in the Highlands. When I arrived home with a badly sprained ankle, I had to reluctantly admit that it happened in a ceilidh when I was spinning round in an eightsome reel.

danger in dancing !

I read yesterday about the young French swimmer that placed 2nd in 100m, qualifying for the Olympics, and as he celebrated his win, he dislocated his shoulder. Poor young man, I hope he can recover in time to swim. My heart always breaks for these athletes with so much riding on their physical well being.

www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jun/19/french-swimmer-rafael-fente-damers-books-olympics-spot-then-injures-shoulder-celebrating

I did exactly the same as Katie, tripped on a step, 12 years ago. It was excruciatingly painful and it took a long time to heal.

I slipped on a flight of those indispensable marble stairs (why marble for heaven’s sake😫) you find in most Spanish apartments, about 3 weeks ago. Still hurting. Went for a short walk just now. For some reason, crossing my arms, behind my back seems to help , rather than walking with arms to the sides

I got concussed (A&E diagnosed) whilst dusting the windowsill! Couldn't swallow a mouthful for 2days & kept bursting into tears for no reason.

I don’t feel so daft tearing my knee ligament in February now.

It's shocking that physically fit athlete can suffer such a serious injury from a fall .
I hope that there isn't an underlying cause .

Get Well soon ,
Katie 💐

Jaxjacky did you tear your knee ligament in a silly way? I still think bumping my head accidentally on an open cupboard is the most painful - that and stubbing a toe. Ow!

I managed to give myself an embarrassing injury yesterday. Thankfully not too serious. I couldn’t fully close the sliding mirror wardrobe door and could see something was obstructing the inner track almost out of reach.

I got on my knees and slid my arm into the confined space and and after some huffing and puffing I managed to get my arm stuck. I was jammed in a really awkward position for several mins before I managed to free my arm. I now have a bruised arm and painful shoulder. I’ll be wearing long sleeves when I meet up with my family tomorrow and keeping quiet about my mishap 🙈

annodomini

Sixty years ago, I went to a ski-ing course in the Highlands. When I arrived home with a badly sprained ankle, I had to reluctantly admit that it happened in a ceilidh when I was spinning round in an eightsome reel.

I fell over dancing the Gay Gordons - long dress, new shoes, slippery dance floor, no (honest!)

Macadia

Jaxjacky did you tear your knee ligament in a silly way? I still think bumping my head accidentally on an open cupboard is the most painful - that and stubbing a toe. Ow!

Damp patio Macadia and old slippers with no grip, my fault!