Olympic Judo Medalist Sarah-Léonie Cysique Hospitalized After Landing on Her Head in Bout at Worlds
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In front of his Japanese opponent, the 28-year-old judoka fell on the top of the skull and failed to get up.
Olympic judo medallist Sarah-Leonie Cysique hospitalized after landing on her head in bout at worlds
Two-time Olympic judo medallist Sarah-Leonie Cysique of France was transported to a hospital after landing on her head as a result of her opponent's move during a semifinal bout at the world championships Tuesday.
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Olympic judo medalist Sarah-Léonie Cysique hospitalized after landing on her head in bout at worlds
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Two-time Olympic judo medalist Sarah-Léonie Cysique of France was transported to a hospital after landing on her head as a result of her opponent's move during a semifinal bout at the world championships Tuesday.
The French judoka fell on the head on the victorious gesture of his opponent on Tuesday, and had to leave the tatami with the neck immobilized.
Opposed in the semi-finals in Baku to Japanese Akari Omori, the Frenchman bowed down by falling heavily on the cervicals, forcing her to give up her bronze fight.
Olympic judo medalist Sarah-Léonie Cysique was hospitalized at the World Championships in Baku after she landed badly on her head after being tackled by Japan's Akari Omori in the semifinals. The 28-year-old Frenchwoman did not compete in the bronze medal match and left the venue in an ambulance with a neck brace around her neck.
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