Why Shouldn’t I Take The Shortcut?

The sport of jumping hurdles on a track is unquestionably challenging. However, there is a straightforward guideline to follow -you must move over, not beneath, the obstacles you encounter. The woman in the photo is team GB’s Jesse Knight at the Tokyo Olympics.

She stumbled on the first hurdle during the 400m race. It was immensely disappointing as the athlete was left tearful on the ground as her competitors continued with the race. Considering all the training, it must have been pretty devastating for her team. Regardless of the circumstances, she was thrust into the public eye for the wrong reasons.