Australian javelin thrower Kim Mickle has suffered a sickening injury in Rio — and nobody was there to help her.
Mickle was competing in the Group A qualification round when she appeared to dislocate her shoulder mid-throw.
The 31-year-old stood alone on the javelin run, clutching her right arm in a vice-like grip as she looked around for assistance.
Cameras moved in as Mickle mouthed the words, “Help me!” as she continued to limp in search of treatment.
The Olympian suffered alone for over a minute before ground staff were able to assist her.
The medical officials appeared to put the joint back in place while she stood on the track.
Cameras were deterred away from capturing the moment.
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They were there to help her. She didn't wait for very long. How long do you think cyclists wait when they fall on the tour du France?
Ouch!
Poor thing
Let me guess how many will say she choked too and her body just shouldnt have a bad day, as she an athlete they not supposed to have bad days apparently