Shock at the Turn-European Championship: Hope wearer Kevric is seriously injured!

Shock at the Turn-European Championship: Hope wearer Kevric is seriously injured!

The German gymnast Helen Kevric suffered a serious knee injury at the European Turn European Championships in Leipzig. This happened during the all-around final when Kevric fell when they jumped and remained on his back after landing. The national coach Gerben Wiersma reported that the injury concerns the left knee and that there is specifically a kneecap injury. After the incident, she was immediately carried out of the hall by Wiersma and team doctor Rainer Eckhardt and taken to the hospital in order to be further examined there. Wiersma was surprised at the fall, since Kevric had initially ended her jump without any problems. The diagnosis is currently still pending, and Kevric is expected to return to Stuttgart for more detailed medical examinations.

Helen Kevric had previously qualified as the third best for the all-round final and was considered a medal hope. Her chances were also good in the final fight on the uneven bars, where she competed as the best qualifier. Unfortunately, due to this injury, Kevric will not be able to participate in the uneven bars, which further dampens her medal ambitions. The German Turner Association (DTB) announced that the further steps are decided according to the medical examinations.

medal in all -around and history of knee injuries

In the all -around the gold medal, the Italian Manila Esposito won 54.965 points, followed by Alba Petisco from Spain, which won the silver medal with 53.265 points. Ana Barbosu from Romania secured the bronze medal with 52.295 points. The German gymnast Janoah Müller took 20th place with 49.132 points.

knee injuries are widespread in sports. According to the Osinstitut , over 223,000 patients were treated in Germany in 2019 for knee and lower leg injuries. Sports such as basketball, football, handball and ski alpine have high rates of knee injuries, with up to 32.7 % of all injuries to be eliminated in the ski alpine. Knee injuries, which are often associated with high sporting demands, typically include ruptures of the cross bands and meniscus damage.

The structures of sport show how athletes are prone to injury, especially in the area of ​​the knee, as the incident of Helen Kevric is impressively demonstrated. Your fall not only represents a personal fate, but also raises questions about the physical requirements for competitive athletes. The sports community will look forward to the results of the upcoming investigations.

For Kevric this is a heavy setback, and the entire gymnastics community keeps your fingers crossed that it can return soon. The effects of the injury on your career and the upcoming competitions remain to be seen. The entire situation is of great public interest, since many will pursue their further progress.