We’re excited to see so many local athletes in the Paris Olympics! It’s been fun to watch the swimming, soccer, gymnastics, and basketball, just to name a few! Knowing the injuries so many athletes must overcome, we wish everyone safety during The Games! Hang in there, Simone!

In the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, 9.1 injuries per every 100 athletes were reported by medical staff over 17 days, which totaled 1035 injuries. Boxing had the highest injury rate at 14%, followed by sport climbing at 12.5%, and skateboarding at 11%.

During Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Summer Games, BMX bikers topped the list at 38%, then boxing at 30%, mountain-bike cycling at 25%, and both water polo and rugby came in with 19%. More than half of Team USA rugby players and close to 50% of wrestlers and divers experienced injuries.