Injury stops Jessica Ennis from going to Beijing

Fractured ankle puts paid to Olympic dream – for now

I just read that Sheffield heptathlete Jessica Ennis won’t be competing at the Olympic games in China due to a fractured right ankle. Jessica was tipped for a podium finish but will now not be able to take part in Beijing.

She must be feeling gutted. At least at 22 years old she still has age on her side and has every chance of success at the 2012 Olympics in London and the 2016 event.

Full story here on ukathletics.net

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by Sheffield blog on 2 June, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by Sheffield blog on 2 June, 2008

http://sheffieldblog.com/2008/06/02/injury-stops-jessica-ennis-from-going-to-beijing/

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  1. Barrington

     /  1 July, 2008

    Feel sorry for the lass.But isn’t Sheffield the Centre of the Universe for sports injuries according to the Sheffield Hallam PR.
    Get her over to Wombwell -a chap there does wonders in the massage department.You won’t find any crippled athletes wandering around Wombwell or Jump.

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