A 33-year-old reigning European 1500m champion announced her cancer diagnosis on Instagram. She expressed gratitude for the support from her family and friends. Currently focused on healing, she requests privacy. Previously, she had to withdraw from the Paris Olympics due to an Achilles tendon injury that required surgery. Despite setbacks, she maintains her goal of competing in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, demonstrating her fighting spirit and determination to overcome challenges in her journey.
"To everyone who's been part of my journey so far, I have some difficult news to share: I've been diagnosed with cancer. It's been a lot to take in, but I've already started treatment and I'm incredibly grateful to be surrounded by the love and support of my family and close friends."
"Right now, my focus is on healing and taking things one day at a time. I kindly ask that you respect my privacy and that of my loved ones as we move through this together. Your understanding means more than I can say."
"I'm ready to face this with the same fight I've always brought to the track."
"I sat down with Thomas and he put his arm around me and said, 'You won your gold medal in Rome and Italy had a 12-month journey with us, which culminated in this year, and now is the time to make a decision.'
"Her sights were still set on reaching a fourth Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles, a decision she made in Paris last year."
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