Belgian decathlete Thomas van der Plaetsen forced to withdraw with serious leg injuries
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Belgian decathlete
Thomas van der Plaetsen suffered serious injuries when he attempted the long jump on Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics, forcing an early exit from competition in the decathlon s second event.
The 30-year-old s right leg appeared to buckle as he took off for his long jump attempt. He suffered a hamstring tendon tear, a knee contusion and a tear in the ligaments of the right foot, according to a statement from Team Belgium. He left the track in a wheelchair and will return to Belgium for further medical follow-up. He is expected to be out for several months, according to the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee.
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