Brigid Kosgei's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Track And Field
Brigid Kosgei's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Ankle Injuries | Right Ankle | 2022-03-14 | Swelling and pain in the right ankle, limited mobility. | Brigid Kosgei was forced to take a break from her training regimen to allow her ankle to heal. The injury occurred while she was preparing for the upcoming marathon season. | During a training session, Brigid Kosgei twisted her right ankle while running on uneven terrain. | 4 weeks | Physical therapy including ankle strengthening exercises, rest, and ice application. | Missed key training sessions, which could impact her performance in upcoming competitions. | Increased anxiety about potential re-injury and impact on performance. | None reported in the right ankle prior to this incident. | Returned to light training after 4 weeks and full competition after 6 weeks. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Team physiotherapist and sports doctor. | None expected if properly managed. | Ankle strengthening exercises and careful monitoring of running surfaces. | Missed a local marathon event. | Sharp pain and swelling in the right ankle immediately after the twist. | Moderate if not properly rehabilitated. | Support from her coaching team and family. | Local sports clinic. |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2020-10-19 | Pain and inflammation in the left knee, difficulty in bending and extending the knee. | This injury came at a crucial time as Brigid was intensifying her training for an upcoming major marathon. The knee pain forced her to reduce her training intensity significantly. | Brigid Kosgei experienced a sudden pain in her left knee during a high-intensity interval training session. | 6 weeks | Rest, anti-inflammatory medications, knee support brace, and a structured physical therapy program. | Had to withdraw from the upcoming marathon, which was a major event in her career. | Frustration and stress due to the inability to compete in an important event. | Minor knee pain reported in the past but not as severe. | Gradual return to full training after 6 weeks, with full competition readiness achieved in 8 weeks. | Moderate to Severe | Rest, anti-inflammatory medication, knee brace, and physical therapy. | Orthopedic specialist and physical therapist. | Potential for recurring knee pain if not managed properly. | Strengthening exercises for the knee and surrounding muscles, proper warm-up routines. | Missed the London Marathon. | Sharp pain in the left knee during high-intensity activity. | Moderate to high if return to activity is rushed. | Extensive support from her medical team and coach. | Specialized sports rehabilitation center. |
Brigid Kosgei's Sports Injuries Videos
Brigid Kosgei battled a late hamstring injury during the buildup to the 2023 London Marathon.
The athlete discusses her training for the London Marathon, mentioning a recent hamstring injury that caused her to miss a week of running. She shares concerns about how this might affect her race but remains optimistic. She also talks about recovering from a knee injury in December, which allowed her to resume training in January. Reflecting on her performance at the Rak Half Marathon, where she ran 66:34, she expresses excitement about racing against Perez again after their Olympic encounter. Despite setbacks like stepping on a stone before the Olympics and having to withdraw from London last year, she remains confident in her ability to lower her world record. She acknowledges the challenges of injuries but is focused on recovery and future performances. Finally, she discusses the potential for faster world records in women's running, suggesting that times as low as 2:12 are possible with the current level of competition.
World record holder Brigid Kosgei withdraws from London Marathon due to hamstring injury
World marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei will not participate in this Sunday's London Marathon due to a persistent hamstring injury, which has greatly hampered her training, leaving her unprepared for a third title in London. Kosgei has announced that she will seek treatment ahead of an anticipated return to action next year. Her withdrawal from the race leaves Vivian Cheruiyot and Mary Keitany as Kenya's representatives in this World Marathon Majors event in the women's race.
