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Lolo Jones claims Team USA abandoned her after injury
Lolo Jones, an Olympic athlete competing in bobsled and track, suffered a serious spinal injury during training in Lake Placid. Despite severe symptoms indicating a medical emergency, she was denied timely treatment and access to medical care at the facility, leading to a herniated disc, lumbar tears, and a cerebrospinal-fluid leak. Jones completed her competition despite the injury but later paid for her own MRI and surgery, incurring significant personal costs, and criticized the Olympic system for inadequate protection and support for athletes' medical rights.
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