With most athletes looking forward to the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, we might miss out on a powerful name. And that’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. She etched her name in the record books when she ran 100m in 12.26 seconds at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Later, she conquered the gold in just 12.37 seconds. As one of the fastest hurdlers in history, Camacho-Quinn has to train vigorously to ensure she stays in peak condition. However, her journey is riddled with lower leg injuries, preventing her from potentially dominating the 2025 World Championships. And now, she’s shared a heartfelt message with her fans regarding her foot injury. 

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s constant troubles with injuries began with a hurdle mishap at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Plus, intermittent calf and Achilles soreness have bothered her quite a bit. But it was in 2024 when she experienced a more serious injury. With discomfort in her calf, foot, and Achilles’ tendon, the Olympian was forced to pull out of the Silesia Diamond League. She had to prioritize rehabilitation over competition. And now, the Puerto Rican athlete was forced to make a similar decision. 

Taking to Instagram, Camacho-Quinn shared a picture of herself at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. In the caption, she stated, “Hey everyone ❤️ I wanted to give you all a quick update. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been dealing with a foot injury and trying to find the right balance between training and rest.” Let’s get this straight. Muscles and tendons repair themselves during rest, and that takes a significant amount of time. 

The absence of proper rest often leads to worsening of the damage as more muscle fibers get torn in training, leading to an increase in inflammation. With Camacho-Quinn’s history of Achilles’ troubles, her tendonitis might develop into tendinosis, which can take months or even years to heal. So, the best course of action for the Olympic gold medalist is to rest and ensure that she heals completely before returning to the tracks. 

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn continued, “It’s been tough…. Pushing too much slows the healing, but resting too much affects my race sharpness. With the World Championships just a month away, it’s looking less and less likely that I’ll be at my best by Tokyo. The good news is my foot is getting better and I’m confident I’ll make a full recovery in due time🙏🏽. Right now, my biggest priority is my long-term health and success. I’m going to keep working smart so I can come back healthier. I truly appreciate all the love and support❤️🇵🇷.”

Soon after the elite hurdler dropped the message on Instagram, her fellow athletes and fans swooped to the comments section to express their concern.

Fans and professional athletes pray for Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s quick recovery

The 100m and 200m star sprinter, Akani Simbine, was one of the first to take to the comments. As an athlete, he knows the troubles that sprinters and runners have to overcome to achieve success on the track. Hence, all he offered was, “Speedy recovery! 🙏🙌”

Meanwhile, a fan followed Simbine’s footsteps and commented, “Sending healing prayers your way 🙏🏽 ❤‍🩹.”

As discussed earlier, training on top of injuries and soreness is pretty risky. And many claimed that prioritizing recovery was the best move for Jasmine Comacho-Quinn. One fan wrote, “Good and smart decisions. Sending prayers for your healing 🙏.”

Another fan added, “Your presence on the circuit has been missed this season. Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏.” Well, fans are still optimistic for the Olympian’s return. Even though she might miss out on the opportunity to claim the gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, she can definitely look forward to future events. And by the time Los Angeles gets ready for the 2028 Olympics, Camacho-Quinn can expect to dominate the hurdles.

With a similar thought in mind, one comment read, “We love you, you’re forever goated. Now get some rest queen. See you on that track soon 😝🌹🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾.”

Another added to the notion and wrote, “We still wit you!!! Come back stronger and better 🔥🔥🔥🔥.”

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