Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Williams has been plagued by injuries in recent years. She missed last year’s Worlds and Panamerican Championships due to an elbow injury. She tore her Achilles in 2017 which caused her to miss the NCAA season (she competes for the University of California, Berkley). In 2016, Williams represented Jamaica at the Rio Olympics as the first ever Olympic gymnast for the country.
Last week, Williams tore an Achilles in her other leg while competing on
Thank you everyone for all of the love and support ♥️ It’s been very emotional, but I’ve completely ruptured my other Achilles’ tendon. It’s absolutely devastating and I am heartbroken, but I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to do a 5th year with the most amazing girls♥️ pic.twitter.com/G3sv1tNAsb
— Toni-Ann Williams (@_toniwilliams_) February 19, 2019
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