Larissa Iapichino injured, will not go to the Olympics

No Olympics for Larissa Iapichino. The Italian long jump star will not go to Tokyo. The injury remedied at the Absolutes in Rovereto is more serious than it initially seemed. The official announcement came with a press release and the young athlete, daughter of art, also wrote a message on social media.

«Saturday night during my race at the absolute Italian championships I had an accident in the fifth jump closing in sand. Unfortunately (or fortunately) being a very stubborn type, I still wanted to finish the series of jumps.

following the tests carried out, I was diagnosed with a distraction of the deltoid ligament of the take-off foot. I still have to make further investigations but, according to the specialists, the period of recovery and recovery will unfortunately prevent me from participating in the Olympics ».

After the story of what happened, also his feelings. «I am sorry and embittered for this situation, but I will try to face everything with my usual positivity and motivation. Although I am very young, I admit that it is not easy to see the Olympic dream slip out of hand, but I think the appointment is just postponed. Or at least that’s what I’ll keep dreaming of. “

The daughter of Fiona May and Gianni Iapichino, who for a few weeks has also been her coach in place of Gianni Cecconi, must therefore set aside the five-circle dream for the moment. Only a few weeks ago also maturity at the end of a particularly intense period for the nineteen year old athlete. Last February the historic 6.91 in Ancona, world record under 20 and Italian indoor record equal to the mother. In Rovereto, Saturday, Larissa Iapichino won the second overall title in the long jump, jumping 6.42 meters.

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