Girma Injured and Zarbo Collapses at Olympics

Ethiopian runner Lamecha Girma, a world record holder and Tokyo silver medalist, suffered a severe fall in the men’s 3000m steeplechase final at the Paris Olympics, hitting his head and losing consciousness before being stretchered off and hospitalized. Girma regained consciousness and is recovering well, with updates indicating he is in good condition. Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco won the steeplechase event, with Kenneth Rooks of the U.S. and Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya taking silver and bronze respectively. Additionally, French athlete Alessia Zarbo collapsed during the 10,000m final, necessitating immediate medical attention on the track.