Athlete from Team GB sheds tears following severe fall during World Athletics Championships competition
In a heart-stopping moment at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025, English athlete Abigail Pawlett suffered a nasty fall during the final hurdle of the 110-meter hurdles race. Despite being offered medical assistance, Pawlett bravely waved them away and continued to compete in her seven-discipline event.
Pawlett, who was crowned the English national indoors pentathlon champion and national indoor champion in the 60 metres hurdles earlier this year, was seen making her way to the side of the track in floods of tears after the fall. Her leap over the final hurdle fell short, causing her left leg to clip the top of the hurdle, resulting in a dramatic tumble and a nasty bang to her head on the track.
Despite the fall, Pawlett picked herself up and continued the race. However, the exact cause of her disaster landing is not detailed in the available sources. After the fall, she achieved a personal best in the high jump, showcasing her resilience and determination.
Meanwhile, in the men's 200m final, Zharnel Hughes lined up alongside Olympic champion Noah Lyles, Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, and Olympic silver medallist Kenny Bednarek. Lyles matched Usain Bolt's record of four world 200m titles in a row, with Bednarek picking up silver and Bryan Levell of Jamaica taking bronze. Letsile Tebogo finished fourth despite running a season best 19.65 seconds.
Pawlett currently finds herself third-bottom in the heptathlon standings with five disciplines to go. She was subsequently consoled by her team and other GB members, demonstrating the camaraderie and support within the British athletics team.
Despite the setback, Pawlett's courage and determination during the race have been widely praised by fans and fellow athletes alike. Her resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to her strength and commitment to her sport.
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