Runner hit in head with relay baton, competitor says it was an accident
Video from the meet shows the two runners next to each other coming around a corner. As Kaelen passed Alaila, Alaila swung ...
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High school athlete smacks runner in the head with relay baton
As one athlete passed on the outside in the 4x200m relay, they took a blow to the head from another competitor ...
High School Relay Race Injury: A Wake-Up Call for Sports Safety
An Unexpected and Tragic Moment The incident unfolded during a high-stakes relay race, where expectations were high for all competitors. Witnesses noted that the injured athlete was in a promising ...
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Virginia high school runner hit in head with baton during race
Junior Kaelen Tucker was running the second leg of the 4x200 relay in the Virginia State High School League Championships ...
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High School Runner Denies Intentional Baton Strike During Track Meet in Virginia
A high school track meet in Virginia turned chaotic when Brookville High junior Kaelen Tucker was struck in the head with a ...