Summary
She followed a strict rehabilitation program with help from her coach, who provided nutritious foods like blueberries and strawberries.
Months later she returned to competition and began winning races.
Key Points
4 points1
Jyothi Yarraji, India's top 100‑meter hurdler, suffered a torn ACL in June.
2
Her coach James Hillier supplied her with antioxidant‑rich berries and chocolate to aid recovery.
3
She completed a structured rehabilitation routine focusing on strength and flexibility.
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After months of hard work, she regained her speed and won recent races.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsanterior cruciate ligament
a strong band inside the knee that helps keep it stable
rehabilitation
a planned set of exercises and therapies to heal an injury
hurdler
an athlete who runs and jumps over low barriers in a race
nutritious
containing good food that helps the body stay healthy
antioxidant
a substance in foods that protects the body from damage
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