Wow. Track athlete gets attacked by some psycho 20 minutes before competing. Left with cuts, bruises and coughing up blood. Goes out and runs a 48 second 400m in the hurdles. I think I would cough up blood in that event without being attacked first LOL.
Bloodied Runner Becomes Nat'l Champ - Wins Race 20 Min After Assault Leaves Him Coughing up Blood
An athlete who was assaulted just prior to a race went on to victory. 'it's a mess,' his coach said. 'Sheer aggression.'
www.westernjournal.com