Olympic long jumper Greg Rutherford has provided an update on his health following a serious injury sustained during rehearsals for Dancing on Ice. The 37-year-old athlete was forced to withdraw from the show’s final after tearing his abdominal muscles while skating through the legs of professional skater Colin Grafton. In a recent Instagram post, Rutherford revealed that his family has been struggling since the injury, which required surgery. He also shared a collection of graphic photos depicting the severity of his abdominal scar.
Rutherford described the injury as a self-inflicted “C-section” and shared a video of the moment it occurred. He underwent surgery on March 21 and has since been recovering. In his Instagram update, Rutherford expressed his gratitude for the support he has received and shared his determination to regain his fitness and potentially return to skating.
Rutherford’s injury has been a devastating blow to his Dancing on Ice journey, but he has vowed to bounce back stronger. The athlete’s resilience and determination have inspired his fans and followers, who have expressed their support and well wishes on social media. Rutherford’s recovery process is likely to be challenging, but with his unwavering spirit and the support of his family and friends, he is confident that he will overcome this setback and emerge even stronger.
