The fuss continues to cause problems: Kambundji will only start in 100 m for the time being

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Foot problems force Mujinga Kambundji (31) to reschedule her season. The born Berner will only start over 100 m this summer, but will skip relay races and 200 m runs.

The health status update being distributed via communiqué does not sound very encouraging. The Swiss sprint queen only partially controlled the inflammation in the plantar fascia. “Several stress tests have shown that the pain is only moderately limited when walking straight,” says Kambundji. As soon as she sprinted in and out of a corner at high speed, the symptoms returned.

Therapy did not bring the desired success

After an excellent year in 2022 with numerous medals and records plus a great indoor season in 2023 culminating in winning the gold medal in the 60m at the European Championships in Istanbul in early March (by), the plantar fascia in my left foot became inflamed . These complaints have been with her since 2017. Contrary to the past, however, the autologous blood therapy and reduced stress did not bring the desired success in the problem area.

Full regeneration failed. Still, Kambundji doesn’t want to let the season pass just like that. As a compromise, she only competes in the 100 m races in the summer. To reduce the load, extra missions over 200 m or with the relay are omitted. “I sincerely hope that I can get the problems under control in the medium term and that I can support the relay with all my strength until Paris 2024,” said the multiple Swiss record holder.

Start in Lausanne

Despite the bad form, Switzerland’s fastest woman starts her season on Friday evening at the Athletissima in Lausanne. She will not be able to match the performance from the dream year 2022 with Swiss records over 100 m (10.89) and 200 m (22.05). But the ambiance at the Pontaise should help her get going a little faster than elsewhere. (SDA)

Source : Blick