South Korean gymnast safe after injury at Universiade
Updated: 2011-08-16 17:29
(Xinhua/chinadaily.com.cn)
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South Korean gymnast Jo Hyun-joo lies on the ground after falling off the uneven bars during the women's all-around final at the 26th Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, Aug 15, 2011. [Photo/Asianewsphoto] |
SHENZHEN - South Korean gymnast Jo Hyun-joo, who suffered an injury during the women's all-around final, has been freed from hospital, a spokesperson of the World University Games said on Monday.
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Jo was stretchered off the field and sent to the hospital after falling off the uneven bars during her run-up for a gold medal in the women's all-around final at the Shenzhen Universiade.
She was ranked first in the preliminary round and was the favorite to win a gold.
Jo Hyun-Joo is currently South Korea's highest-ranked artistic female gymnast, representing her country in three World Gymnastics Championships and the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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South Korean gymnast Jo Hyun-joo is stretchered off the field after falling off the uneven bars during the women's all-around final at the 26th Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, Aug 15, 2011. [Photo/Asianewsphoto] |
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