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Fan favourite Gladiator shares injury update after months of 'pain' and 'setbacks'
Athena overcame a severe knee injury including a complete ACL tear and returned to running six months after surgery, inspiring fans with her progress during Gladiators series 3 filming.
- Posting on social media, Athena said '6 months ago I had ACL surgery. Today… I ran free for the first time again.'
- During early filming for season three, Athena sustained multiple knee traumas including a complete ACL tear and damage to the lateral femoral condyle.
- Medical summaries show Athena suffered a complete ACL tear, lateral meniscus, LCL and MCL tears, bone contusion, and impact fracture, with rehab involving months of pain and setbacks.
- Production faced multiple setbacks as three Gladiators were injured during filming, including Legend , Bionic , and Diamond , while Giant and Nitro returned in 2026.
- Posting on social media, Athena said 'felt like I was flying again', and fans on Instagram replied with 'You inspire me Athena I'm crying' and 'Damn impressive so quick after your knee surgery!!'.
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