Athlete Interview: Edith Ung
Despite facing a challenging setback in her third year of track, Edith Ung remains resolute in her pursuit of success in Track and Field. In this interview by Tatianna, Edith shares her experience with injury that mirrors that of countless athletes worldwide.
Beijing Olympics: Russian Figure Skaters
In the midst of all the glory, prestige, and competition that comes with the Olympics, women’s figure skating, in particular, has garnered unprecedented attention from the masses in recent years. As interest in figure skating grows, Yong-Lin sheds light on the challenges figure skaters face.
Athlete Interview: Elizabeth Chan
Elizabeth Chan is an integral part of the Arcadia Track and Field Team to say the least. Her involvement in various events including long jump, triple jump, and the hurdles speaks to her overall involvement. However, this experience has unfortunately not been injury-free. In this article, Matthew and Elizabeth break down her experience with injuries.
Yong-Lin Athlete Interview Part 2
Combatting recurring and devastating injury, trackstar Yong-Lin Hu recounts her recent struggles in her track career with interviewer Nathan Chang.
Galen Rupp: Achilles Tendon Rupture
In the world of distance running, few names evoke as much respect and admiration as Galen Rupp, who garnered massive achievements over the peak of his career from 2009-2018. In addition to being a 4 time Olympian, he also holds American records in the 10 mile and indoor 2 mile. Rupp also took silver at the 2012 Olympics held in London, as well as taking bronze in the 2016 Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro. However, since an Achilles tendon rupture in 2018, he has never been able to fully return to his former glory.
Derrick Rose: ACL Tear
In the realm of professional basketball, few stories resonate as profoundly as Derrick Rose's journey through adversity, particularly his battle with an ACL injury. The trajectory of Rose's career was forever altered by this pivotal moment, marking not only a physical setback but also a testament to resilience, determination, and the human spirit. In this article, we delve into the specifics of Rose's ACL injury, the arduous rehabilitation process he endured, and other valuable insights garnered from his remarkable journey.
Kevin McHale: Broken Foot
On March 11, in a game against the Phoenix Suns, Celtic’s power forward Kevin McHale was stepped on, resulting in a broken navicular in his right foot. The injury set the stage for his impressive display of toughness as he continued to play through the injury during the 1987 NBA playoffs. Despite the recommendation for surgery, which would have sidelined him for at least a month, McHale chose to continue playing, contributing to the Boston Celtics' playoff run. Because the team's physician couldn't definitively advise against playing, the seven-time All-Star opted to compete in 21 of the 23 postseason games, even with a potentially career-ending injury.
Serena Williams’ Battle With Anxiety
Serena Williams is widely regarded as one of, if not the best female tennis players of all time. However, with the success and fame came struggles with anxiety. In this article, Nathan breaks down her experience.
Kelvin Kiptum
The running world is reeling from the untimely death of marathon star Kelvin Kiptum this past week. In light of his passing, in this article, Aaron details his training and his legacy, specifically, his chase for the sub 2-hour marathon.
Kevin Ware Compound Tibia Fracture (Viewer discretion advised)
When people think of Kevin Ware, often, one of the first things that come to mind is his gruesome leg injury he suffered in his college days. After landing on his leg, Ware suffered a compound open tibial fracture that stunned the nation. Here’s Jathan to break down his story.
Athlete Interview: Austen Arbuthnot
In this article, Ziad interviews athlete Austen Arbuthnot, a track member who overcame an enervating distal hip flexor strain and led an inspiring road to recovery.
Athlete Interview: Emma Samvelian
Emma Samvelian, a dedicated member of the track and field team for the past 4 years, recently has had some hamstring related injuries. In this article, Matthew breaks down what her experience has been like.
Shohei Ohtani Case Study
Shohei Ohtani has become a household name for baseball fans all across the globe. However, in the past 5 seasons, he’s suffered 2 UCL tears. In this article, Nathan breaks down what Ohtani has gone through.
Athlete Interview: Ziad Al-Zubair
Ziad Al-Zubair, an Arcadia High School junior suffered a case of Achilles Tendinitis right before the start of his season. Read on to see how he conquered this challenge by stepping through the pain.
Athlete Interview: Taylor Tan
Taylor Tan, a wrestling champion from San Marino recently suffered a major setback in the form of an ACL Tear. In this article, Aayan and Taylor break down his entire experience.
Damar Hamlin Commotio Cordis
By now, many of you have probably seen the Damar Hamlin incident. However, do you know what the cause of it was? Here’s Emma to break it down.
Usain Bolt World Championships 2017 Hamstring Tear Case Study
Usain Bolt is probably one of the greatest sprinters the world has ever seen. He is by far the most decorated male sprinter in the history of track and field. However, despite his accolades, Bolt did not get the story book ending he was looking for as he pulled up with a hamstring tear in his final race. Here’s Matthew with more.
Klay Thompson ACL Tear Case Study
For many athletes, an ACL Tear is a major injury. This was especially the case of Klay Thompson who tore his ACL during the NBA finals leaving sidelined for the rest of the series and part of the next season. In this article, Jathan walks us through Thompson’s injury and its impact on his career.
Athlete Interview: Josh Singh
Josh Singh, a current senior at Arcadia High School is a member of the varsity cross country team. Despite his impressive performances, Singh has had to battle through a variety of injuries, including an IT Band injury. Read on to find out.