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sports18 days ago•1 min saved

19-Year-Old Boxer in Medically Induced Coma After First-Round KO

A 19-year-old boxer, Isis Sio, is in a medically induced coma after a first-round knockout at a ProBox TV event in San Bernardino. She was convulsing and carried from the ring on a stretcher after being knocked out by Jocelyn Camarillo, who fights for MVP. ProBox TV and MVP posted prayers for her full recovery. Sio entered the bout with a 1-2 pro record and moved down seven pounds for the fight, while Camarillo, who is 5-0 as a pro, had previously won a national title as an amateur.

via USA Today|

#boxing #coma #female-athlete

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Groundbreaking Diagnosis: Female Pro Athlete Diagnosed with CTE

Heather Anderson, an Australian rules football player, has become the first female professional athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C.T.E.), a degenerative brain disease. The discovery highlights the need for recognizing the risks and implementing strategies to minimize traumatic brain injuries in female contact sports, as women are more susceptible to concussions. Anderson, who died by suicide at the age of 28, had one confirmed concussion and potentially four more suspected concussions during her career. The majority of C.T.E. cases have been found in male athletes, but the growing representation of women in professional contact sports suggests that more cases may be identified in the future.

via The New York Times|

#australian-rules-football #contact-sports #cte

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Historic Diagnosis: Female AFL Player Diagnosed with CTE

A former female Australian rules football player, Heather Anderson, has become the first female athlete to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head. Anderson played professionally for the Adelaide Crows in 2017 before retiring due to injury. Her case highlights the potential risks faced by female athletes in contact sports, and researchers believe more cases of CTE in female athletes will be identified as the representation of women in professional contact sports continues to grow.

via USA TODAY|

#australian-rules-football #brain-injury #contact-sports