Tirunesh Dibaba's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Track And Field
Tirunesh Dibaba'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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| Knee Injuries | left knee | 2012-06-30 | Required modification of training and competition plans leading up to the Olympics. | Dibaba experienced a knee injury while training for the 2012 London Olympics. Despite the injury, she managed to compete and win gold in the 10,000 meters. | Occurred during training in preparation for the 2012 London Olympics. | Several weeks | Physical therapy focusing on strengthening the knee and surrounding muscles, as well as reducing inflammation. | Successfully managed to compete at a high level despite the injury. | Determination to overcome the injury and perform at the Olympics. | No significant previous knee injuries reported. | Returned to full competition in time for the 2012 London Olympics. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication. | Ethiopian team medical staff and sports injury specialists. | Heightened awareness of knee health and preventive care. | Strengthening exercises for the knee, proper warm-up routines. | None, but training was modified. | Pain and swelling in the left knee during and after training. | Moderate, with a focus on preventive care. | Strong support from her coaching and medical teams. | Ethiopia, with some sessions conducted internationally. |
| Stress Fractures | right foot | 2010-03-31 | Forced to miss the 2010 World Indoor Championships and other competitions. | Dibaba suffered a stress fracture in her right foot while preparing for the 2010 season. This injury significantly impacted her ability to compete that year. | During a training session leading up to the 2010 season. | Several months | Underwent a period of rest and gradual return to training, with a focus on low-impact activities initially. | Missed key competitions, which affected her performance and rankings for the season. | Frustration and concern about the recurrence of the injury. | No significant previous injuries reported in the same area. | Returned to competition later in 2010, but not at full strength. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to training. | Treated by her team's medical staff and specialists in sports injuries. | Increased focus on injury prevention and monitoring. | Implemented a more cautious training regimen and enhanced footwear. | 2010 World Indoor Championships and several other events. | Pain and discomfort in the right foot during and after training sessions. | Moderate, with a focus on preventive measures. | Support from her family, coaching staff, and medical team. | Primarily in Ethiopia, with occasional consultations abroad. |
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Ethiopia's 1500-meter world record holder Genzebe Dibaba has withdrawn from the World Championships due to a foot injury. The 28-year-old, who won the 2015 title with a global record of 3 minutes and 50.07 seconds, was diagnosed with a partial rupture in her right foot in August. Her withdrawal leaves Kenya's defending champion and Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon as a favorite for the title, along with Ethiopian-born Dutch woman Sifan Hassan. Dibaba is not the only athlete to pull out of the competition; defending male champion from Kenya, Elijah Manangoi, also announced his withdrawal due to injury.
