Matt Dawson broke his finger only two weeks ago but will join the Kookaburras in their medal campaign.
    • ambitious_bones@lemmy.worldEnglish
      497·
      3 months ago

      Yes, no one person forced him. But career pressure and fomo did. And I don’t think that sets exactly a good precedent.

      • mecfs@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
        124·
        3 months ago

        I’d give my finger to be in the olympics. Already lost a finger in an accident and doesn’t change much 🤷

      • Moneo@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        3 months ago

        Hockey players are another breed. Not agreeing with his decision but also not that surprised.

        Also, “sets exactly a good precedent”? I don’t see why this man should be expected to make personal/medical decisions based on “setting a good precedent”.

    • hsdkfr734r@feddit.nlEnglish
      101·
      3 months ago

      The same applies for doping.

      Professional sports aren’t healthy for the gladia… athletes, but maybe there are some lines which shouldn’t be crossed to prevent the worst?