British record holder Goldie Sayers has vowed to compete in the javelin at the London Olympics.
Injury will not discourage British record holder
British record holder Goldie Sayers has vowed to compete in the javelin at the London Olympics despite the pain from a torn elbow ligament.
Sayers, who was fourth at the last Olympics in Beijing, suffered the problem while taking her last throw at the Diamond League meeting at Crystal Palace on July 14th, having earlier extended her own national record.
The 30-year-old has been receiving treatment at UK Athletics' training camp in Monte Gordo, Portugal and insists she will not miss out on the chance to take part in a home Games.
Adrenaline
"I have a tear of an elbow ligament in my right arm but I will definitely compete in London," she explained.
"It is likely to be painful, however I won't let that get in the way of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Experience tells me that adrenaline and the support of the home crowd will be the best possible painkiller.
"I've had a passion for this sport for 17 years, you can liken it to being in love. Sometimes it's heartbreaking, sometimes it's hard work, but when it goes well it's the best feeling in the world.
"The body is the most incredible tool we ever own and if the mind and body work together anything is possible. I have a great team around me and I'm fully focused on throwing the javelin as far as I can in 12 days' time."
